Behavioral Health Manager

Live Well Homecare; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks a Manager of Behavioral Health to oversee clinical programs and patient care at a Crisis Stabilization Center. This full-time, day-shift role involves coordinating a compassionate team, ensuring safety, and managing daily operations of behavioral health units.

The position requires exercising independent judgment on clinical and operational issues, contributing to strategic planning, fiscal accountability, and resource utilization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health, social work, counseling, or related field.
• Alaska licensure in CSW/PC/MFT or Psychology required at hire.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in behavioral health or social services.
• Minimum 3 years in management or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams delivering ethical, patient-centered care.
• Develop and oversee clinical programs.
• Manage resources and support patient recovery.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Management experience

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health, social work, counseling, or related field

Alaska licensure (CSW/PC/MFT/ Psychologist) on hire

Job description

We are seeking a Manager of Behavioral Health to oversee clinical programs and patient care at a Crisis Stabilization Center. This full-time, day-shift role involves coordinating a compassionate team, ensuring safety, and managing daily operations of behavioral health units. The position requires exercising independent judgment on clinical and operational issues, contributing to strategic planning, fiscal accountability, and resource utilization.

Qualifications include:

• Master's degree in behavioral health, social work, counseling, or related field
• Alaska Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist license upon hire
• At least 5 years of experience in behavioral health or social services
• Minimum of 3 years in management or supervision

Key skills and duties:

Leading teams to deliver ethical, patient-centered care aligned with standards, fostering teamwork and change, developing clinical programs, and managing resources effectively. The role emphasizes leadership, clinical expertise, and operational oversight to support patient recovery and organizational goals.