Behavioral Health Director

Job description

Job Purpose & Position Overview This has a high degree of responsible, professional and administrative work to serve as the Behavioral Health Director. Work involves responsibility for planning and directing mental health programs pursuant to the policy and direction of the Health Administrator. The incumbent performs administrative duties relating to finance/budget, supervising staff, and completing all necessary state and federal reports. Work is performed under the direction of the Public Health Administrator and requires the application of professional judgment. Will be responsible for overseeing the clinical supervision, enhancing and promoting the clinical skills of all the staff and competencies of treatment staff providing alcohol/drug counseling. Will provide outpatient and outreach services on an individual basis. Qualifications/Skills: Public Health Core Competencies for this Position - Maintain various records and reports and submits reports to various state and federal agencies. - Supervises staff through hiring, appraisals, and placements; conducts staff meetings and exit interviews; conducts diagnostic staff meeting and disposition of client meetings. - Plans and jus...