Program Director - ATLANTA

Behavioral Health Connections, Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

401(k) plan

Student loan program

Job summary

Behavioral Health Connections, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Program Director to oversee the administrative services and lead business development for BHC’s service lines.

The role manages remote call center operations, collaborates with the Clinical Director, and expands contracts with client facilities. Responsibilities include staffing, budgeting, and driving growth in mobile/tele assessments and telepsychiatry, with a hybrid schedule that includes in-office and remote work, plus travel within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in related field.
• 1-3 years similar work experience; 3-5 years preferred.
• Current Driver License.
• Preferred: LPC/LMFT/LMSW/LCSW licensure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of remote call center and IT systems.
• Assist the Executive Director with monthly expenses oversight.
• Coordinate staffing, performance, and employee relations, including disciplinary actions.
• Develop contacts for mobile/tele assessments and telepsychiatry growth.

Skills

Operations management

Staff supervision

Business development

Telepsychiatry

Contract growth

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Licensure: LPC/LMFT/LMSW/LCSW preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

**HYBRID schedule, some in office, 50%Travel in State/Local, some work from home***

Behavioral Health Connections, Inc. is a provider of patient-focused, comprehensive mental health services. We offer mental health evaluations to children, adolescents, adults and older adults in crisis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week response, including all holidays. Our service model focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and disposition of your mental health patients. Based on the results of an assessment, we determine the most appropriate level of care and recommend treatment facilities. The tele-psychiatric assessment and consultation services we offer are designed to connect people with the care provides best equipped to address their mental health issues. Rapid response means that the patient will get to the most appropriate level of care faster and expedite their journey to wellness.

Visit us online at https://bhconnections.org

Behavioral Health Connections (BHC) in Atlanta is seeking a dynamic and talented Program Director.

The Director of Administrative Services role is responsible for providing assistance of oversight/managing daily operation of Behavioral Health Connections, Inc. (“BHC”) and leading the business development efforts to expand contractual potential existing and potential client facilities regarding BHC’s service line deliverables.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• I n conjunction with the Clinical Director, manages the overall day-to-day operations of Behavioral Health Connections’ remote call center including oversight of information technology systems.
• Assists the Executive Director with the oversight of monthly expenses to ensure the operation is on target.
• Coordinates the hiring, staffing, performance, employee relation issues and daily workflow management of staff. In addition, as necessary, responsible for disciplining call center employees, up to and including termination of employment.
• Develop and procure contacts for mobile/tele assessments, telepsychiatry and additional service line growth in the market(s) by providing educational/informational presentations to existing and potential client facilities regarding BHC’s service line deliveries.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree, Prefer Masters in Business/Psycology or related field. Preferred: Master’s Degree: In Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health or related field.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current Driver License. Preferred: Current state license - LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW

EXPERIENCE

1-3 years similiar work experience, prefer 3-5 years

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.