Behavioral Health Director jobs in Connecticut
Behavioral Health Director oversees the study and treatment of patients with emotional, mental, or psychological disorders. Develops, implements, and updates strategic initiatives, programs, and services. Being a Behavioral Health Director manages and directs the operations of behavioral health services. Uses knowledge of behavioral health research and trends to ensure the department's practices are up-to-date and effective. Additionally, Behavioral Health Director establishes training programs and supports and supervises staff. Ensures all behavioral health operations comply with clinical guidelines and regulations. Requires an advanced degree in psychology or related field. Typically reports to top management. The Behavioral Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Behavioral Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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On Site Behavioral Health Director - Meriden
- Community Health Center
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Meriden, CT
FULL_TIME
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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
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Behavioral Health Director
- Titan Placement Group
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Putnam, CT
FULL_TIME
- Behavioral Health Director Behavioral Health Director needed in Putnam, CT.Titan Placement Group invited you to explore an opportunity in place of swift running waters. The city of Willimantic is know...
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Behavioral Health Director
- Titan Placement Group
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Willimantic, CT
FULL_TIME
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Director of Children's Outpatient Services
- Wellmore Behavioral Health
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Waterbury, CT
FULL_TIME
- To oversee and/or provide the clinical leadership in the implementation of all Child Outpatient (COP) programs of Wellmore, Inc. (as assigned) so that high quality, accessible care is provided. To pro...
- 27 Days Ago
Clinical Director, Eating Disorders, Residential
- Discovery Behavioral Health
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Wellington, CT
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionDiscovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those str...
- 7 Days Ago
Program Director, Eating Disorders, Outpatient
- Discovery Behavioral Health
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Greenwich, CT
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionDiscovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those str...
- 2 Months Ago
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Behavioral Health Director
- Centurion Health
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Topeka, KS
- : $10,000 Hiring Bonus! Salary range from $84k - $98k, based on experience Overview: Centurion is proud to be the provid...
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Director of Behavioral Health
- Horizon Health Corporation
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Kankakee, IL
- DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Horizon Health is seeking a Director of BH to oversee the Behavioral Health Program at Riv...
- 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Behavioral Health
- Horizon Health Corporation
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Yuma, AZ
- Director of Psychiatric Services Horizon Health is seeking a Program Director to oversee the Behavioral Health Program a...
- 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Behavioral Health
- Vecinos, Inc.
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Cullowhee, NC
- Position: Behavioral Health Director Location: Cullowhee, Franklin, and outreach in the 9 western NC counties Compensati...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Behavioral Health
- County of Ventura CA
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Ventura, CA
- Click here for more information. The Director of Behavioral Health reports to the Director of the Health Care Agency (HC...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Behavioral Health
- United States Veterans Initiative - U.S. Vets
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Kapolei, HI
- Establishes appropriate, quality standards for client care in mental health, addiction treatment, and health promotion a...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director Of Behavioral Health - 2006002
- RightWorks
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Lawton, OK
- We have a top client looking for a Behavioral Health Director or Manager at our Medical Center. Our campus has 198 bed f...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Behavioral Health
- Kalihi Palama Health Center
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Honolulu, HI
- Primary Purpose: The purpose of this position is to oversee the delivery of behavioral health services for Kalihi-Palama...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Connecticut
Connecticut is bordered on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west by New York, on the north by Massachusetts, and on the east by Rhode Island. The state capital and fourth largest city is Hartford, and other major cities and towns (by population) include Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, New Britain, Greenwich, and Bristol. Connecticut is slightly larger than the country of Montenegro. There are 169 incorporated towns in Connecticut.The highest peak in Connecticut is Bear Mountain in Salisbury in the northwest corner of the state. The highest point is just east...
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Income Estimation for Behavioral Health Director jobs
$130,786 to $178,785
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