Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field is required.
Seven years' experience in the behavioral health field, with at least five years in a leadership role.
Must have a valid state license: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Psychologist in Wisconsin.
Responsibilities
Develop strategic goals and plans for behavioral health services.
Direct the creation and implementation of policies and procedures.
Prepare and manage departmental budgets in compliance with funding.
Collaborate with healthcare staff to support patient care objectives.
Monitor performance metrics and ensure service delivery standards are met.
Manage human resources including staffing, retention, and training.
Identify risks and improve compliance with regulatory standards.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer matching
Generous paid time off policy
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment focused on employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Summary: Responsible for setting operational goals, planning, and staffing for behavioral health services. Responsible for the department or service area's overall delivery of services.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops short and long range strategic goals and plans for services, operating and capital budgets, and integrated strategic and financial plans.
Directs and establishes policies, procedures and protocols. Develops new programs and enhancements to existing ones.
Prepares service area budgets and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinate and directs internal/external audits.
Collaborates with healthcare staff to achieve preventative, supportive and restorative goals for patients.
Establishes and monitors operating performance targets and metrics.
Directs and coordinates the human and financial resources. Provides overall accountability for staffing levels, retention, structure and skill mix for direct staff.
Identifies opportunities to mitigate risk and improve processes to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Maintains safe work environment by following established organization safety standards.
Directs and evaluates all clinical activities, including care plan development, service level agreements, and complaint management.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field
EXPERIENCE
Seven years' experience, with five years' in leadership
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Or
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Or
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Or
Psychologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
8455000038 BEHAV HEALTH OP ADMIN
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
About SSM Health
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. The organization?s nearly 40,000 employees and 11,000 providers are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God?s healing presence to everyone they serve.
