Chief Behavioral Health Services

Honor Community Health is a 501c3 Federally Qualified Health Center co-located within 20 locations. Our mission is to provide for the health and wellness needs of the underserved of Oakland County through the provision of comprehensive, integrated primary, Behavioral Health, and dental care. We serve all populations regardless of their ability to pay. Our team is passionate about serving the people of Oakland County. 

*NOTE: All employees are required to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

Position Description

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the full-time, exempt Chief, Behavioral Health Services functions as both as administrative leader and a part-time health center provider and is a foundational member of a high performing integrated health care team.   The Chief of Behavioral Health provides leadership and direction to all Behavioral Health Services operations, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program. Supervises Behavioral Health staff (including MAT), coordinates Behavioral Health Services in primary care and provides a full range of effective Behavioral Health Services to patients.

Essential Functions

1.    Supervises mid-level managers and other staff as identified; 
2.    Works cooperatively with the CMO and Director of Quality and Patient Safety to see that the Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement and Risk Management plans are followed, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, and other State and Federal laws). Participates in the quality improvement program that will assure that patients receive quality care in the office and from other clinicians of health care services, using peer review, medical record audits, grievances and other mechanisms as appropriate; 
3.    Oversees Behavioral Health programs (Behavioral Health and MAT) including reporting, staffing, problem resolution, finances, and performance improvement; not limited to school based health centers;
4.     Maintains current knowledge of trends and best practices and standards in community health centers utilizing an integrated health model, utilizing internal and external resources in coordination with management team; 
5.    Provides training, in-services, and conducts staff meetings as necessary.
6.    Works with the executive team on the development of the annual budget, makes recommendations, and assures that the current budget is being followed; 
7.    Assists with grant writing as it relates to funding opportunities;
8.    Works cooperatively with management and other staff internally and supports external compliance activities such as reporting, audits, and technical assistance;
9.    Responsible for overseeing clinical productivity and works with the executive team to identify trends and address opportunities for improvement.
10.    Manages issues occurring during and outside of regular business hours impacting Behavioral Health programs; 
11.    Provides consultative Behavioral Health Services to PCPs and their patients; 
12.    Provides primarily psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, families and groups, based on individual treatment plans. Plans treatment based on the individual’s needs and resources as well as on clinic and community resources; 
13.    Maintains good communication and collaborative relationships with referring medical providers and other staff and recommends additional referrals for patients as needed. Coordinates with professionals involved in patient care to insure collaboration and continuity of services; 
14.    Serves on necessary committees and learning groups related to Behavioral Health issues, including primary care integration efforts; 
15.    Maintains comprehensive and current knowledge of community resources and assists patients as needed in accessing these resources as appropriate. Is available for consultation with other clinic staff regarding community resources;
16.    Refers patients with serious mental health conditions necessitating inpatient or specialty care; 
17.     Provides crisis assessment and intervention as appropriate regarding degree of danger and immediacy of crisis situations. Designs and carries out appropriate interventions in crisis situations; 
18.    Carries out all duties with the highest professional standards, especially maintenance of patient confidentiality, as delineated in professional code of ethics;
19.    Maintains pertinent patient information in the medical record. Completes clinical documentation in a timely fashion per Honor’s policy;
20.    Responsible for the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for integrated health programs. 
21.    Performs other duties as assigned.  During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in the job description.
 

What are we looking for?

• MSW or PhD in Social Work or related field from an accredited school; current license to practice in the State of Michigan.
• Possess 3 years’ progressive clinical leadership skills.  
• Demonstrate competence in working at a senior management level.
• Ability to articulate and communicate organizational values and mission to diverse audiences.  
• Demonstrate competence in working cooperatively with physicians and other health care professionals in an integrated health setting.
• Knowledge and experience in health care finance, including ability to meet financial performance goals.
• Demonstrate competence in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate competence in electronic health record, NextGen preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive professional relationships at all levels.
• Commitment to the company’s Mission Statement.  
• Evidence of sound judgment, sophisticated analytical and leadership skills.
• Experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers is helpful, knowledge of primary care and healthcare integration is preferred. 
• A flexible and positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Creating an excellent patient experience
• Patient focused mindset

What do we Offer?

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 4-6 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full-Time Employees
• Paid Time off for Part-Time Employees
• Paid Diversity Day and Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Parental Leave
• LifeMart Discount Program for all employees
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance for Clinicians
• Free Malpractice Insurance
• License Reimbursement
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness to all Full-Time Employees
• National Health Service Corp (NHSC) for licensed health care providers and offers up to $50,000 toward student loans

Why work for Honor?

• Honor is a patient directed and community driven Federally Qualified Health Center.
• We ensure that patients come first by providing enabling services to assist patients with specific barriers to care such as transportation, translation, food security, and other social services.
• Our staff is passionate about providing all members of the community with access to quality health care regardless of their situation.

Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal record check and reference check.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The diversity of our people and patients is one of our greatest strengths, and inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver the best services to our employee and patients. Honor Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

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