BHS Manager

Confidential; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health services provider in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a BHS Manager to oversee operations and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in behavioral health management, a master's degree in a related field, and proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing staff, and ensuring integrated care for patients. This position offers a dynamic environment for a strategic thinker who can enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in behavioral health management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of mental health policies, regulations, and standards.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports to inform decision-making.
• Experience with program development and evaluation.
• Crisis management skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement behavioral health strategies and policies.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the behavioral health services department.
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and standards.
• Manage a team of behavioral health professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Conduct training and development programs for staff to enhance service delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure integrated care for patients.
• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders and community resources.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Process Optimization

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Performance metrics

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related discipline

Job description

Description

The BHS Manager will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the behavioral health services department, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing leadership to a team of professionals. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in the behavioral health field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement behavioral health strategies and policies.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the behavioral health services department.
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and standards.
• Manage a team of behavioral health professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Conduct training and development programs for staff to enhance service delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure integrated care for patients.
• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders and community resources.

Skills and Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in behavioral health management or a related field.
• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of mental health policies, regulations, and standards.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports to inform decision-making.
• Experience with program development and evaluation.
• Crisis management skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations.

Skills Required

Data Analysis, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Process Optimization, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, performance metrics