LCSW Associate Mental Health Director

This position is engaged in leading the clinical integration of mental health and primary care services and provides clinical oversight, expertise and leadership to ensure the delivery of cost effective and high-quality mental health and behavioral health services that result in optimal patient experience. Responsibilities also include the development and implementation of innovative wellness initiatives and clinical programs that complement and enhance East Valley Community Health Center's (EVCHC) practice. The Associate Mental Health Director provides expertise to the CEO, CMO and the Board of Directors.

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS :

Achieve patients' timely and appropriate access to services by maintaining a consistent and balanced clinical workforce.

Recruitment and Retention of licensed and unlicensed clinical staff;

• Orientation, Training and clinical supervision to ACSW's and or MSW-level students;
• Ensures all eligible providers go through the Credentialing & Privileging process in a timely manner;
• Proactively manages talent through implementation of the Performance Review processes, including 90 day evaluations, annual evaluations, and performance improvement plans;
• Develops a talented and motivated staff by ensuring engagement and satisfaction;
• Oversees clinicians' schedules and coverage plans including after-hours coverage;
• Maintains positive relationships with internship programs and or local Universities;
• Builds a strong pipeline of talent by ensuring that MSW / BSW interns are actively recruited and integrated into the EVCHC practice throughout the year.

Achieve optimal patient care and satisfaction by integrating Mental Health & Patient Support services with medical services.

Ensure all patients receive the highest standards of care by maintaining Quality Improvement (QI) indicators.

Develops and maintains clinical Quality Improvement (QI) indicators that provide qualitative and quantitative measures on the overall patient population.

Meets budgetary revenue requirements by ensuring both MH & PSS departments at all levels meet their productivity benchmarks which will achieve continued funding.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Working Conditions / Physical / Mental Abilities and Processes :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

DOE : $100,000 -$114,650

East Valley offers a competitive salary, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plans. You will also enjoy a work-life balance with paid time off and paid holidays throughout the year.

Please apply to this position with your current resume.

Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.

EOE is the Law. It is the stated policy of EVCHC to conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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