Inpatient Behavioral Health Director

Department: Behavioral Health

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Work Schedule:  Full-Time

Reports to:  Executive Director

Travel: Approximately 15%

Wage Range: $109,865-$139,963/yr (DOE/DOQ)

The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations is a youth residential treatment facility which provides a safe and caring healing environment for adolescents.  Located on 51 acres, our wellness program provides a peaceful environment for treatment balanced in traditional, cultural and spiritual values and practices. These values and practices foster respect, honesty, generosity, strong cultural identification and hope for positive life changes.  The Healing Lodge treatment program integrates traditional, spiritual and cultural values with chemical dependency and mental health counseling to create a holistic approach toward healing.  Residents include both Native American and non-Native from all areas of the country.

                o   HL7N pays 100% of the insurance premium for Full-time Employees (32 hours+).? 

                o   HL7N pays 100% of the Employees $5,000 deduction utilizing the Difference Debit Card 

                o   HL7N pays 100% of the Employees Dental and Vision expenses up to $1,000 utilizing the Difference Debit Card.  

• $75,000 Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability after 90 days. HL7N pays 100% of the premium for Full-Time employees (32+ hours.
• Annually Employees receive 12 paid holidays; 20 Paid-Time-Off (PTO) days per year after the employee has been employed FTE (32 hrs.+) and achieve successful 90-days performance evaluation rating. 
• 403(b) Thrift Savings Plan with the HL7N maximum pension contribution of 4%, completed 12 months of employment (at least 1,000 hrs.) and successful performance evaluation rating.  
• Healing Lodge employment may qualify for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program as well as loan repayment through Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)  
  

 About the Position

The Director of the Behavioral Health Services Department is an active management position with administrative oversight of the Substance Use Disorder Program, Behavioral Intervention Specialist Program and Admissions/Intake. The candidate consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility by maintaining the privacy and confidentially of patient information, supervision of clinical supervisors, program manager(s) and support staff.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1.       Lead a team of clinical professionals who are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services and compliance of industry and standards of an adolescent residential treatment center.

2.       Supervises the Clinicians and Clinical Supervisors on matters related to staffing schedules, personnel issues, Compliance and ensuring the client service data is properly documented in an EMR system and is of a quality that meets medical necessity standards.

3.       Responsible for all programming audits to maintain compliance and operational standards.

4.       Plan, design, develop and direct a comprehensive, interdisciplinary and compassionate residential substance abuse program for male and female adolescents, ages 13 to 18.

5.       Work in collaboration with the Tribes and government entities in the admissions of applicants for inpatient services ensuring all health information gathered supports ASAM 3.5 admissions and medical billing standards.

6.       Ensures all clinical services are evidenced based and trauma-informed, and focused on cultural needs.

7.       Plan and facilitate the BH operations meetings to ensure that all supervisors and managers are working in accordance with the Healing Lodge’s mission, supporting the Strategic Plan, following Department’s operational goals, objectives and meeting performance deliverables.

8.       Ensure the patients are treated with respect and dignity while participating in their recovery program and as a resident in the facility.

9.       Develops innovative programs and workflows, policies, practices, and/or guidelines in order to meet and/or exceed quality, access, patient/staff safety, targets and goals. 

10.   Leads and manages work groups on the various quality performance and improvement projects.

11.   Analyze data and prepare written and oral reports for the Executive Director on behavioral health services productivity goals, identifying challenges and potential resolutions. 

12.    Appropriately manage department budgets revenue by carefully monitoring Daily Resident Census.  For managing expenditures, work directly with Finance to develop, track, and manage expenditures through employee hour reports and detailed expenditure reporting.   Make the needed recommendation to Finance and the Executive Director for budget submittals to the Board of Directors.

13.   Ensures compliance with CARF/JCI accreditation, FQHC standards and other State/Federal agency regulations.

14.   Prepare Department for all Behavioral Health Department program audits and ensure all information and documentation is available for auditors. 

15.   Conduct employee performance evaluations ensuring patient safety and delivery of quality clinical services are essential components of patient service delivery and successful completion of the resident’s recovery program to include aftercare services. 

16.   Provide consistent direction and supervision to supervisees with a focus on ensuring appropriate coverage for the number of residents and shifts, and delivery of quality and continuity of program services, activities and clinical care service support.

17.   Manage & monitor timely responses to operational problems ensuring thorough and accurate internal and external communications. Lead and coach on facilitation of positive and supportive problem-solving solutions.

18.   Tracks Resident Admission census goals and objectives. Present weekly Census Trend Analysis reports to Executive Director.

19.   Lead department training classes involving the SUD & BIS staff in early detection, problem resolution, de-escalation, milieu management, motivation interviewing and positive resolution skill development; annually provide refresher courses.  

20.   Prepare high-level department operation reports for the Executive Board of Directors regular and BOD special meetings and present verbal reports to them as requested by the Executive Director. 

21.   Act as a resource for other department personnel, collaborator with interfacing departments, and leader and mentor for the department staff.  

22.   Utilizes exceptional communication skills across a variety of personnel and departments. Maintains high level of respect, professionalism and collaboration across all levels of the organization.

23.   Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department clinical, support staff and subcontractors.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws includes interviewing, hiring, and professional development of a variety of professional and support personnel, and addresses complaints and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Education and/or Experience:

• The candidate must possess a Master Degree in Health and/or related field from an accredited university and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.   
• Must have a current Washington State Department of Health SUDP license and meet requirements to be a Clinical Supervisor.
• Up to five years progressively advanced work experience in adolescent substance and addiction within the youth residential treatment, social service or behavioral health agency setting, at the Director level providing direct program administration and staff supervision.   
• Possess direct work experience with American Indian/Alaska Native population and Indian Tribes preferred. 

·         Possess advance knowledge of adolescent residential treatment compliance standards involving State, Federal, Indian Health Services, and the CARF and/or Joint Commission accreditation.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; sit, stand, and walk; and lift up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is generally performed in an indoor office and/or patient care environment.  The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate; normal-level conversation occurring frequently.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  The Healing Lodge believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.