Behavioral Health Director

Behavioral Health Director

The Center for Human Development, Inc., is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Director responsible for providing clinical expertise in behavioral health treatment to the organization, as well as systems coordination between mental health and chemical dependency provider systems. This position is responsible for the development and review of programs and projects within the organization to enhance the delivery of behavioral health services to our members. Provides leadership, policy and program direction to Behavioral Health team including intellectual and developmental disability services. This position will be a member of the Administrative Council. CHD will pay up to $3500 in relocation assistance and up to $2000 towards first month rent!

The Requirements : Masters degree in behavioral, social, health science, special education, public administration, or human service administration; and a minimum five years experience in human services programs, two of which are in community mental health and intellectual and developmental disability and two of which are program managerial experience in human services; and experience, training, and ability to manage a community mental health and developmental disability program. Licensure preferred but not required. Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening. Negotiation and consensus building skills. Program development, management, and evaluation skills. Ability to analyze complex health and behavioral health data. Understanding of utilization management concepts and strategies. Multidisciplinary collaborative skills. Ability to develop and implement procedures. Ability to maintain professional relationships with experts in behavioral health field. Knowledge of and ability to comply with confidentiality laws pertaining to mental health and substance abuse treatment. Contribute strategically at the CEO level along with the other members of the Administrative Council. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.