Behavioral Health Clinical Services Director

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Placitas (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

University of New Mexico - Hospitals' Care Link BH Home - CPC seeks a leader to direct and coordinate the clinical and management activities of one or more units, ensuring quality patient care and alignment with strategic objectives.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, oversee education and research with the Unit Medical Director, and serve as liaison among patients, families, physicians and the care team. Relocation assistance is available; shift is days.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Related Discipline within 36 Months of Assignment
• 2 years directly related experience
• 3 years directly related experience
• LPCC/CMHC, LCSW, MFT, or Psychologist in New Mexico

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct activities of staff.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, counsel, discipline and terminate staff.
• Set standards and objectives for the clinical unit and ensure policy compliance.
• Plan safe, economical and efficient patient care.
• Ensure care meets quality standards and documents activities.
• Monitor clinical records to resolve problems; ensure continuity of care and discharge planning; orders are transcribed.
• Coordinate clinical learning experiences for staff and students.
• Assist in patient teaching and staff orientation.
• Serve as liaison among patient, family, physician, and staff.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and records.
• Maintain reports and collect statistics for admin/regulatory use.
• Attend meetings and participate in committees as directed.
• Support professional growth through education and training.
• Support education and research with Unit Medical Director.
• Develop and administer the division budget; monitor expenditures.
• Follow patient safety policies and protocols.
• Proactively seek safety improvements by questioning policies.
• Identify and correct conditions risking patient safety.
• Report safety concerns and near misses promptly.
• Encourage patient participation in care and questions.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Master's Degree

Related Discipline within 36 Months of Assignment

Job description

University of New Mexico - Hospitals' Care Link BH Home - CPC seeks a leader to direct and coordinate the clinical and management activities of one or more units, ensuring quality patient care and alignment with strategic objectives.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, oversee education and research with the Unit Medical Director, and serve as liaison among patients, families, physicians and the care team. Relocation assistance is available; shift is days.