Director - Mental Health Clinic and Family Counseling

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

Responsibilities:

• Manages department operations. Plan, organize and direct activities
• Establish and implement policies, procedures and standards
• Manages department staff.  Resolve staff problems and issues. Ensure compliance to policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Manages the financial and physical resources of the department.  Prepares annual department budget as per Mercy Medical Center’s policy
• Designs and implements strategies to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations related to service delivery, documentation, and reimbursement.
•  Monitors operations to provide for continuous quality improvement & regulatory compliance.  Provides related reports, trends, trend analysis, and follow up activities
• Ensures equipment and supply inventories are adequately maintained. Manages purchasing of supplies and equipment. Addresses budgetary restraints, makes recommendations to resolve issues and make improvements.  Coordinates installation of new equipment and in-service training as needed
• Promotes program utilization via outreach and marketing.  Monitors documentation to insure meets billing requirements.  Participates in pursuit of funding via advocacy and grant writing
• Complies with all MMC/CHS policies and procedures in addition to those of Corporate Compliance, HIPAA, Joint Commission and all other regulatory agencies.

Requirements:

• Active LMSW or LCSW or LMHC by the State of New York
• Minimum Master’s degree required
• 5 years of supervisory experience in an OMH regulated setting required
• 3 years of supervisory experience in substance use disorder preferred
• Experience working in a union environment preferred

Knowledge and experience in:

• NYS – Office of Mental Health (OMH) & Office of Addiction & Substance abuse services – OMH and/or OASAS 
• Mental Health Outpatient Treatment & Rehabilitative Service - MHOTRS 
• Performance improvement/Quality Assurance - PI/QA

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Salary : $53 - $70