Manager of Behavioral Health

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a day-shift, full-time Behavioral Health leader to oversee a multi-provider service. You will collaborate with care-area leadership to ensure patient care aligns with strategic goals and financial targets.

You will manage daily clinical operations, supervise staff, and drive performance, development, and compliance while advancing safety and quality outcomes. This role emphasizes teamwork and clinical excellence at a state-leading pediatric center.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience with HS/GED; 7 years if no HS.
• Experience leading multi-provider clinical teams and services.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily operations leadership for a multi-provider behavioral health service.
• Collaborates with leadership to align patient care with strategic and financial objectives.
• Oversees clinical management activities and staff performance.
• Hires, coaches and monitors direct reports to maintain a high-performance team.
• Monitors competency and conducts annual performance evaluations.
• Models professional growth through participation in professional development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (recommended)

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC013125 Behavioral Health Summary: Full Time Additional Information: Collaborates with the leadership team of assigned patient care areas to ensure the goals and objectives of patient care delivery are aligned with strategic business and financial objectives. Accountable for the daily operations of a multi-provider service and provides day-to-day oversight of clinical management activities and staff.

Required Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent Recommended Education: Bachelor's Degree Required Work Experience: 5 years of relevant experience with HS/GED; or 7 years of experience in lieu of a HS Diploma/GED. Demonstrated readiness through either prior leadership experience, or, for internal candidates, successful completion of the ASPIRE program. Recommended Work Experience: Leadership - 4 years of progressively responsible leadership experience preferred. Required Certifications: Recommended Certifications: Description

• 1. Provides leadership, management, direction, training and guidance for staff and day-to-day clinic/service operations.
• 2. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and rules of accrediting bodies by continually monitoring the service and facility operations and programs and initiating required changes or improvements.
• 3. Uses project management skills to establish and maintain project timelines and monitor progress; suggests and recommends innovative alternative solutions for problems increasing patient safety and quality outcomes.
• 4. Hires, directs, coaches and monitors the performance of all direct reports, to develop and maintain a high performance team that meets organizational and department goals.
• 5. Manages performance by assessing competency and providing constructive feedback for annual performance evaluations.
• 6. Role models professional growth and continuous development through participation in professional seminars, workshops, and affiliations keeping abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• 7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager “Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant “When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant