Behavioral Health Clinic Director - Central Florida

Full-Time position that will oversee operations and staff of the Central Florida Behavioral Health Clinic.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Coordinates and is responsible for the development and implementation of outpatient behavioral health services and the operations of the Behavioral Health Clinic.

• Ensures adherence to program policies and procedures and evaluates mechanisms to ensure consistency with the regulatory laws and standards.

• Approves and oversees the development and establishment of additional clinical services provided by clinical staff.

• Distributes referrals to clinical staff.

• Manages the clinical and administrative functioning of the Behavioral Health Clinic to include hiring, performance evaluations and management of clinical staff.

• Provides direct care services to families and youth referred for services including clinical assessments, individual, group, and family therapy.

• Collaborates with area pediatricians to pursue integrated behavioral health services.

• Markets outpatient services to pediatricians, schools, or other service agencies to establish and maintain a referral base.

• Works closely with Boys Town personnel to monitor and support administrative processes e.g., hiring, provider credentialing, budgeting, billing, etc.  

• Provides clinical training as designated to other Boys Town personnel as needed.

• Completes necessary documentation pertaining to the clinical services provided in a timely manner.

• Reviews and signs clinical documentation generated by doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows and others as required in a timely manner.

• Provides supervision to doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows, staff psychologists and others in the Behavioral Health Clinic as required.

• Trains doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows, staff psychologists, and others to provide behavioral pediatric services to children and families for the Behavioral Health Clinic as needed.

• Works closely with Boys Town personnel, to design clinical interventions for significant behavior problems upon request.

• Pursues ongoing education related to the fields of clinical psychology and behavioral pediatrics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of psychology, mental illness, deficiency and deterioration.

• Skill in performing difficult and complex testing, evaluation, diagnosis and therapy.

• Thorough knowledge of psychology and treatment options available to patients and ability to apply psychological principles to therapeutic intervention with individuals, groups, and families.

• Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.

• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources in a non-profit organization.

• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of individuals ranging from administrator and staff to health care professionals.

• Ability to communicate with at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

• Demonstrated self-awareness, objectivity, and a strong desire to help others.

• Ability to design and complete department studies, evaluation, projects, and behavioral research, providing leadership and direction.

• Ability to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team.

• Possess strong data analysis skills and knowledge of related computer systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology or related field required.

• Licensed Psychologist or Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of employment required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of post-doctoral experience preferred including progressive leadership directing complex mental health services and overseeing work of clinicians preferred.

• Experience and training in behavioral pediatrics preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

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