Director of School Based Behavioral Health

JOB SUMMARY & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Director of School-Based Behavioral Health provides strategic operational and clinical leadership for Valle del Sols school-based behavioral health programs. This position is responsible for program development service delivery workforce management quality outcomes financial performance community partnerships and regulatory compliance across school-based service locations.

Using a trauma-informed culturally responsive student-centered and family-focused approach the Director partners with school districts community organizations healthcare providers and internal stakeholders to expand access to behavioral health services and improve outcomes for children adolescents and families. This role promotes sustainable growth operational excellence and the integration of behavioral health services within educational settings.

Strategic Leadership & Program Development

• Provide strategic direction oversight and development of school-based behavioral health programs ensuring alignment with organizational goals educational priorities community needs and opportunities for growth.
• Develop and implement program goals objectives and performance measures that support quality outcomes operational excellence and sustainable service delivery.
• Lead program expansion innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance access to behavioral health services for children adolescents and families.
• Advocate for school-based behavioral health services and the integration of behavioral health within educational settings.

Clinical Quality & Compliance

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality evidence-based trauma-informed culturally responsive and family-centered behavioral health services across all program locations.
• Establish and maintain clinical standards policies procedures and best practices consistent with organizational regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor program effectiveness through data analysis outcome measurement and quality improvement activities; utilize data-driven decision-making to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal state payer accreditation licensing privacy and ethical standards including AHCCCS HIPAA FERPA and Joint Commission requirements.
• Support crisis response risk management and patient safety initiatives.

Leadership & Workforce Development

• Recruit hire develop supervise and evaluate staff ensuring appropriate staffing levels and workforce planning across service locations.
• Foster a collaborative inclusive and high-performing team culture through coaching mentorship accountability and professional development.
• Provide clinical consultation leadership support and operational guidance to licensed and unlicensed staff as appropriate.

Operations Management

• Oversee program operations productivity documentation billing contracts grants budgets and resource allocation to ensure financial sustainability and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor performance indicators and operational metrics to ensure program goals productivity expectations and service delivery standards are achieved.
• Prepare reports presentations and program updates for organizational leadership funders regulatory agencies and community stakeholders.
• Support grant management contract compliance and program evaluation activities.

Community Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with school districts educational leaders families healthcare providers community organizations and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary organizational liaison for school-based behavioral health services and represent Valle del Sol in meetings committees coalitions and community partnerships.
• Promote awareness of behavioral health services and strengthen community partnerships that support student success and whole-person wellness.

Professional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership consistent with Valle del Sols mission vision values and Emotional Quotients.
• Promotes a culture of trauma-informed culturally responsive student-centered and family-focused care.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with employees school districts families community partners and stakeholders.
• Participates in leadership meetings strategic initiatives quality improvement activities and organizational planning efforts.
• Maintains current knowledge of behavioral health regulations accreditation standards educational systems and industry best practices.
• Maintains all required licensure certifications credentialing training and continuing education requirements applicable to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required:

• Masters degree in Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy Social Work Addiction Counseling or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.

Preferred:

• Additional coursework or training in leadership supervision healthcare administration quality improvement integrated care or organizational development.
• Advanced training in behavioral health leadership or administration

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in behavioral health.
• At least five (5) years of leadership experience overseeing adult and/or youth behavioral health programs or services.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple programs teams and performance outcomes.

Preferred:

• Experience managing behavioral health programs including specialty services.
• Experience with budget development financial oversight and grant or contract management.
• Knowledge of Arizona behavioral health regulations and evidence-based practices.

Licensure/Certification

Required:

• Independent licensure in the State of Arizona (LCSW LPC LMFT or equivalent).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain within five (5) business days of hire).
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain within five (5) business days of hire).
• Clearance from the APS Registry and/or Direct Service Central Registry as required by program.

Preferred:

• Additional certifications relevant to behavioral health services or leadership.
• Meets Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners requirements to provide clinical supervision to associate-level licensees.

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass pre- and continued employment screenings successfully.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of behavioral health regulations accreditation standards and school-based service delivery models.
• Knowledge of AHCCCS RBHA HIPAA FERPA Joint Commission and related regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of program development quality improvement workforce planning and change management principles.
• Strong leadership organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Strong strategic planning operational management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze data monitor performance and drive operational and clinical improvements.
• Ability to manage budgets contracts grants and program resources effectively.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and support employee engagement and development.
• Strong verbal written presentation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships with school districts community organizations healthcare providers and government agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (O365) Electronic Health Record systems and data reporting platforms.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive trauma-informed student-centered and family-focused leadership and services.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment

This position may operate in clinical office or community settings including clinics administrative offices outreach locations client homes partner agencies and community sites. Employees may interact with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges emotional distress or complex social needs. Standard safety precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required as applicable.

Physical Requirements

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

Typical requirements may include:

• Sitting standing walking bending and reaching for extended periods
• Operating computers mobile devices and standard office or clinical equipment
• Travel to various Valle del Sol locations or community sites when required
• Lifting or moving materials or equipment up to 25 pounds

Schedule & Travel

Work schedules may vary based on program needs and may include evening or weekend hours. Some positions may require local travel between Valle del Sol sites or community locations.

Equipment

Employees may operate standard office clinical and communication equipment including computers phones printers electronic health record systems laptops and mobile devices.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Employees must maintain compliance with all Valle del Sol policies and applicable regulatory requirements which may include:

• Licensure certification credentialing and/or privileging requirements applicable to the position.
• Required immunizations and occupational health clearances.
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing and Hepatitis B screening or declination when applicable.
• Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card when required by law or program.
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record when operating a vehicle for company business.
• Completion and maintenance of required training certifications and continuing education.

Failure to obtain or maintain required credentials clearances or compliance requirements may impact eligibility for employment or continued assignment in the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Valle del Sol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status. Valle del Sol is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

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Additional Information

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities or a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to modify add or remove duties as necessary.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Particpation in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program for qualifying positions!

Required Experience:

Director