Director, Behavioral Health Services
Director, Behavioral Health Services
UNM Medical Group, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
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The UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring a Director, Behavioral Health Services. This opportunity is a full-time, Monday-Friday day shift opening located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This position will include 0.2-0.4 FTE administrative time plus additional clinical time of up to 1.0FTE, if desired.
Minimum $106,516 - Midpoint $135,761*
In collaboration with leadership, plans, organizes, and manages the day-to-day integrated clinical
activities of assigned ambulatory clinic(s). Develops and implements strategies, policies,
protocols, and systems that improve operational productivity, efficiency, and customer service of
assigned area. Adheres to and promotes the core expectations of the clinic’s operational model(s).
Plans, develops and implements all clinical expansions related to behavioral health services,
including mental health and substance use disorders, as they pertain to new service lines and/or
locations. Serves as a member of assigned area’s management team; participates in decision-making
related to organizational operations, strategies, and goals, and implements and enforces operating
policies, procedures, and standards. Provide clinical behavioral health services to patients.
Minimum Job Requirements Of a Director, Behavioral Health Services
Doctorate or terminal degree in Psychology, and completion of Pre-doctoral Clinical Internship; at
least 7 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
State of NM Licensed Psychologist, or eligibility for NM licensure, as documented by out-of-state
licensure. Verification of education and licensure will be required if selected for hire.
Duties And Responsibilities Of a Director, Behavioral Health Services
service among patients, staff, and health care providers.
practices of the clinic follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures,
accreditation standards and requirements.
operating efficiency and improvement of responsiveness to patients.
and studies medical and social case histories.
individual, group, and family therapies.
confidentiality.
UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the practice plan organization for physicians and other medical providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations, making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Commitment
We will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity and to foster health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.
Benefits
UNMMG offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off plan and 403b retirement for benefits eligible employees (0.5FTE or greater).
We are looking for a dedicated Director, Behavioral Health Services who is passionate about providing exceptional healthcare services and improving patient outcomes. We encourage you to apply today!
This position will include 0.2-0.4 FTE administrative time plus additional clinical time of up to 1.0FTE, if desired.
Minimum $106,516 - Midpoint $135,761*
- Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.
- Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.
In collaboration with leadership, plans, organizes, and manages the day-to-day integrated clinical
activities of assigned ambulatory clinic(s). Develops and implements strategies, policies,
protocols, and systems that improve operational productivity, efficiency, and customer service of
assigned area. Adheres to and promotes the core expectations of the clinic’s operational model(s).
Plans, develops and implements all clinical expansions related to behavioral health services,
including mental health and substance use disorders, as they pertain to new service lines and/or
locations. Serves as a member of assigned area’s management team; participates in decision-making
related to organizational operations, strategies, and goals, and implements and enforces operating
policies, procedures, and standards. Provide clinical behavioral health services to patients.
Minimum Job Requirements Of a Director, Behavioral Health Services
Doctorate or terminal degree in Psychology, and completion of Pre-doctoral Clinical Internship; at
least 7 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
State of NM Licensed Psychologist, or eligibility for NM licensure, as documented by out-of-state
licensure. Verification of education and licensure will be required if selected for hire.
Duties And Responsibilities Of a Director, Behavioral Health Services
- Plans, organizes, and manages integrated clinical operations ensuring the maintenance and parity
service among patients, staff, and health care providers.
- Manages daily behavioral health operations including establishing work priorities, overseeing
practices of the clinic follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures,
accreditation standards and requirements.
- Analyzes practice management reports to identify practice patterns and issues that are utilized
- Supervises and trains staff in performance of programmatic and administrative activities, as
operating efficiency and improvement of responsiveness to patients.
- Participates in development and management of operating budgets and ensures that the fiscal
- Provides direct supervision; responsible for hiring, clinic orientation, scheduling, discipline,
- Collaborates with appropriate departments to optimize behavioral health billing and collections.
- Works with quality team to implement best practices in quality process for behavioral health
- Diagnoses or evaluates mental, emotional and substance use disorders of individuals and
and studies medical and social case histories.
- Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological
individual, group, and family therapies.
- Conducts individual therapy programs and performs a range of direct assessment, diagnosis,
- Documents and/or oversees the documentation of therapy in accordance with policies and
confidentiality.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the practice plan organization for physicians and other medical providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations, making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Commitment
We will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity and to foster health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.
Benefits
UNMMG offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off plan and 403b retirement for benefits eligible employees (0.5FTE or greater).
We are looking for a dedicated Director, Behavioral Health Services who is passionate about providing exceptional healthcare services and improving patient outcomes. We encourage you to apply today!
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