Job Description Summary:

On-Site Behavioral Health Director

Role and Responsibilities

General Responsibility: The on-site Behavioral Health Director is responsible for providing over-all

leadership and supervision of the Behavioral Health provider staff and of Behavioral Health care within

their assigned C::HC: site. Administrative responsibilities include supervision of clinician staff,

coordinating on-site quality assurance activities, and peer review. The on-site Behavioral Health

Director provides consultation and guidance to the Site Director with regard to all clinical issues, and

works collaboratively with other C:HC: on-site Behavioral Health Directors under the direction of C:HC:’s

Behavioral Health Director. The on-site Behavioral Health Director, as the supervisor of the Behavioral

Health provider staff, is in charge of reviewing clinical performance of each provider through annual

performance appraisals and periodic peer review activities. The on-site Behavioral Health Director, in

consultation and with the support of the Behavioral Health Director of C:HC:, is responsible for

addressing and correcting any problems with clinical performance that are identified.

Qualifications, Appointment and Term of Service: Any appointed member of the Behavioral Health

staff of the C:ommunity Health C:enter who is also a licensed independent provider (LC:SW, APRN, LMFT,

Licensed clinical psychologist, or MD/psychiatrist) in good standing or who is license eligible with at

least one year of employment at C:HC: is eligible for appointment as an on-site Behavioral Health

Director. Interested candidates submit their names for consideration to the Behavioral Health Director

of C:HC, for approval by the Behavioral Health Director in consultation with the Site Director and C:HC:

C:linical Director.. The on-site Behavioral Health director shall serve in this capacity for two years. The

Behavioral Health Director of C:HC: will review the performance of the on-site Behavioral Health director

on a periodic basis, no less than biannually. Both C:HC: and the On-Site Behavioral Health Director may

end the assignment at any time for any reason; however, C:HC: will try to provide three months’ notice

and C:HC: requests that the On-Site Behavioral Health Director provide three months’ notice as well. At

the end of the two-year period, the on-site Behavioral Health director has the option of applying for an

additional term. Any other clinical providers interested in being considered for the position of on-site

Behavioral Health Director may apply to the Behavioral Health Director of C:HC: at that time. There are

no term limits for this position.

Functions: The On Site Behavioral Health Director:

Provides overall clinical supervision of the Behavioral Health department of the assigned CHC site and

provides ongoing clinical patient care. Clinical supervision shall include clinical orientation of new

clinicians to the site, completion of three month evaluations for new clinicians, and annual performance

appraisals thereafter. Direct clinical supervision of staff may be provided by the OSBHD or his/her

designee as necessary due to licensing requirements or area of specialty.

Develops Peer Review tools in conjunction with other C:HC: on-site Behavioral Health Directors and the

Behavioral Health Director of C:HC:, and supervises the implementation of peer review on a periodic

basis.

Reviews clinical performance of each provider through annual performance appraisals and periodic

peer review activities, and is responsible for addressing and correcting any problems with clinical

performance that are identified.

Ensures that performance appraisals for clinical staff are completed in a timely manner as dictated by

CHC’s performance appraisal policy.

Provides leadership and supervision in developing and carrying out Behavioral Health quality assurance

activities at the site, both specific to the site and in collaboration with the Behavioral Health quality

improvement committee of CHC.

Ensures that the Behavioral Health staff adheres to all policies and procedures necessary for CHC to

obtain on-going licensure by the behavioral health licensing authorities and certification by the Joint

Commission.

Works with the Site Director in development of site-specific new services and programs and

modifications of existing services., and provides onsite leadership for the development and

implementation of the CHC BH group initiative.

Meets no less than quarterly with CHC’s Behavioral Health Director and other on-site Behavioral Health

Directors to discuss both agency-wide and site-specific issues of concern.

Provides guidance and leadership in identification and resolution of problems/barriers that impede

effective and efficient quality patient care.

Provides guidance and leadership in the development of clinicians’ templates and schedules in order to

help CHC to achieve its productivity goals.

Is responsible for monitoring productivity data and taking appropriate steps to ensure that productivity

goals are met.

Works collaboratively with on site Medical director to ensure patient access to safe, appropriate, high

quality medical care.

Collaborates with Site Director in development of annual site-specific budget relative to the behavioral

health department and actively monitors and reviews financial data and budget projections.

Represents the Community Health Center in relationships with local and state professional societies,

health officials, and community organizations.

Job Description:

Organization Information:

Location:

Community Health Center of Meriden

City:

Meriden

State:

Connecticut

Time Type:

Full time

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