Director Behavioral Health / Behavioral Health Manager III
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Vacaville
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
In conjunction with Behavioral Health Chiefs of Services,
responsible for the operational, service and fiscal management of
psychiatric patient care services in a facility. Directs the
operations of a full service, high volume behavioral health
facility (inpatient and outpatient). Develops strategies on key
initiatives, ensures compliance with regulations, and consults on
patient care service issues. Builds a strong, competent staff, and
ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, and cost effective
behavioral health services which comply with local, state, and
federal requirements.
Essential Responsibilities:
In conjunction with the Chiefs of Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
Services, manages behavioral health staff in a facility.
Coordinates the operations of department by maintaining appropriate
staffing levels, and developing/monitoring performance improvement,
safety, quality and regulatory standards. Accountable for access
outcomes, service goals and quality outcomes, such as feedback
informed care.
Develops strategic plans and ensures their successful
implementation, including maximizing access and improving
efficiencies while maintaining quality outcomes and the patient
care experience.
Oversees budget planning/development/monitoring. Manages the
financial performance, identifies and implements strategies to
reduce costs, and improves quality of service and care.
Directs the management of human resources, labor relations,
employee and department safety and risk management issues. Provides
strategies on workforce planning, including recruiting and
retaining a well-trained and competent staff. Ensures ongoing
professional development for self, clinical staff, support staff,
and student affiliates.
Accountable for department and regulatory standards, policies and
procedures. Directs development and implementation of quality and
utilization standards across the continuum of care to ensure
coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of
services and cost effective utilization of necessary services.
Ensures compliance with regulations and directives of the Joint
Commission and DMHC, as well as federal, state, and local
regulations.
Designs and implements a safety program to create an environment of
safety for both staff and members.
Communicates effectively with all levels to demonstrate the work of
the department and its contribution toward TPMG goals and
initiatives.
Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a
routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to
reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions
from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally
implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum of three (3) years previous management experience in a
large department in a complex healthcare setting.
Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing, social work or other health related
field; or, if no license in Psychology, Marriage Family Therapy or
Clinical Social Work, Master's degree in Public Health or related
field required.
License, Certification, Registration
Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI,
prior to employment start date if licensed.
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated accomplishments in health care leadership.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal state and local regulatory
standards required.
Knowledge of social services agencies, state regulations and APA
standards as they relate to client treatment, patient rights and
client/patient confidentiality, and other ethical issues.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated achievements in management and staff development.
Excellent labor relations and human relations skills.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership
environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current valid license as a Psychologist or Marriage and Family
Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of
California, or Advanced Practitioner RN preferred.
PrimaryLocation : California,Vacaville,Vacaville Medical Offices
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HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-07-NUE-Non Union
Employee
Job Level : Manager with Direct Reports
Job Category : Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual
Care
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Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
any other protected status.
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