Director Of Behavioral Health
Director Of Behavioral Health
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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
Lorain County Health & Dentistry (LCH&D) is a private nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to delivering the highest quality primary and preventive health care to underserved persons of all ages throughout Lorain County OH and beyond. Founded in 2002 LCH&D first operated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) LookAlike until designated by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a funded FQHC in early 2009.
The largest safetynet provider in Lorain County LCH&D operates six community health centers in Lorain Elyria Oberlin and North Ridgeville and provides adult/family medicine pediatrics general and specialty dentistry podiatry optometry pharmacy and integrated behavioral health including Medication for Opioid Use Disorder. A focused vision solid mission effective strategic planning excellent leadership and management teamwork and perseverance have enabled LCH&D to grow significantly over the years. As a result LCH&D is a wellknown and respected organization locally and at the state and federal levels.
Since its founding LCH&D has provided over one million doctor and dentist visits. In 2023 LCH&D treated 18575 Unduplicated Patients in 63222 medical and dental visits. Quality is highly valued at LCH&D and the health center is dedicated to providing the best clinical care and customer service possible. Today LCH&D places in the Top 10 for best overall clinical quality measure performance among all health centers nationwide. As such HRSA recently awarded LCH&D the coveted 2024 Health Center Quality Leader Gold Badge. In addition to providing excellent clinical care the organization is well positioned both operationally and financially.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Behavioral Health at Lorain County Health & Dentistry (LCH&D) is responsible for all aspects of Behavioral Health (BH) services at LCH&D including health coaching substance use/abuse coordination and treatment screening evaluation treatment intervention counseling and therapy and referral to ongoing care. The Director of Behavioral Health supervises members of the BH team assures their competence and skill and holds them accountable to achieve established departmental and organizational goals. Reporting to the CEO and working with the clinical team the Director of Behavioral Health coordinates and oversees Behavioral Health services in order to ensure that they are accessible of high quality appropriate to community need and compliant with funder expectations as well as state and federal laws and guidelines. Working closely with senior leaders the Director of Behavioral Health may provide guidance and support to the broader organization to enhance team wellness and performance. The Director of BH contributes to planning recommends services and service improvements evaluates quality engages in patient satisfaction activities and contributes to grant reporting related to behavioral health. As a clinical psychologist the BH Director conducts screening and evaluation consults with medical providers contributes to treatment planning and recommends or provides therapies and treatment to children and adults in accordance with Lorain County Health & Dentistry standards of care and the organizations Mission and Values.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters Degree Doctorate Degree and independently licensed as a Psychologist LISWS or LPCCS
- A minimum of five years of experience in a clinical setting with a minimum of three years of experience in a relevant leadership/management position.
- Must hold a valid license to practice independently in the State of Ohio.
- Three years supervisory or management experience required 5 years preferred.
- Must meet all requirements for credentialing and privileging as mandated by policy.
- Must have BLS certification.
PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Local travel between health center sites is required.
- Some state and national travel to conferences and meetings as needed.
- Attend relevant professional activities including companysponsored events as needed.
- Attend and lead trainings and seminars as directed.
- Attend and lead meetings as directed; some afterhours meetings are expected.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Regular computer and telephone use required.
- Some lifting of supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs.
- 30 walking or standing 70 sitting at a desk. Walking through the center is required.
- Deadlines and the general demands of the job may be exceptionally stressful.
- Category II re: exposure to blood bodily fluids and communicable diseases.
BENEFITS
- National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Eligibility
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Short and LongTerm Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Giving back outreach and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.
Lorain County Health & Dentistry (LCH&D) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to adhering to employment practices in accordance with the EEOC.
LCH&D will ensure that all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If an accommodation is needed please contact the LCH&D Human Resources Department at
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
