Behavioral Health Crisis Services Manager

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's in Dayton, OH, seeks an Assistant Manager for Behavioral Health within the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. The role oversees the Behavioral Crisis Services, coordinating clinical operations and staff development to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will supervise care coordination, pre-screening, assessments and referrals, collaborating with the Manager to improve patient safety and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited program.
• Licensed in Ohio as LISW or LPCC; Counselor, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapist board approved.
• Post-Master’s experience in a mental health treatment or healthcare setting.
• 4–6 years of clinical experience with children and adolescents, preferably in crisis or inpatient settings.
• Supervision designation preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and clinical skills; demonstrated diagnosis and treatment competency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct daily operation and clinical care in Behavioral Crisis Services.
• Assist with directing and monitoring care coordination, emergency behavioral health pre-screening, psychosocial assessments, and referral management.
• Support Manager of Crisis Services as a clinical educator to the Behavioral Crisis Services team.
• Contribute to operating and capital budgets and performance appraisals.
• Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement, patient safety, and patient satisfaction; complete leader rounding.

Skills

Clinical care leadership

Staff supervision

Care coordination

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Dayton Children's in Dayton, OH, seeks an Assistant Manager for Behavioral Health within the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. The role oversees the Behavioral Crisis Services, coordinating clinical operations and staff development to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will supervise care coordination, pre-screening, assessments and referrals, collaborating with the Manager to improve patient safety and satisfaction.