Manager Behavioral Health - Partial Hospitalization

Position Summary:

Responsible for business operations which include, but are not limited to: scheduling and supervision of program staff; communicating with payers for authorization of insurance benefits; managing program operating budget; coordinating business operations and marketing plans.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Supervises daily partial hospitalization program activities and staff; including evaluation of performance.

2. Coordinates program staff work schedule.

3. Communicates with payers to ensure authorization of insurance benefits.

4. Assists billing office in collection of fees.

5. Participates in multi-disciplinary team planning as appropriate.

6. Monitors program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.

7. Assists Director, Behavioral Medicine with development and implementation of business plan: includes marketing activities (regular contact with inpatient psychiatric units, physicians, community mental health centers, and other referral sources)

8. Interacts with community (physicians, schools, court agencies, etc.) regarding patient care and treatment planning.

Required:

• Doctorate or master's degree in mental health field and licensure to practice psychology, social work, or counseling - OR - Registered Nurse with three years of psychiatric nursing experience and BSN
• Previous experience in inpatient, partial hospital, or intensive outpatient setting

Preferred:

• Previous work experience in program development
• Previous teaching experience
• Previous experience interacting with community members, media, agencies, etc.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26003429
• Daily Work Times: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No