What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY (KAUAI -KR416) position at Hawaii Health Systems Corp?
JOB DESCRIPTION
DATE POSTED: May 30, 2023 ***Updated on April 05, 2024***
POSITION TITLE: DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY
STATUS: Exempt | Full-Time WITH Benefits (1.0 FTE)
SALARY: Negotiable
LOCATION: This position is located in the Kaua’i Region Medical Group (KRMG) department of Kaua’i Region Healthcare Enterprises, a 501c3 tax-exempt organization of which the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region is its sole member. HHSC Kaua’i Region includes Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), SMMH, and the Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consists of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, Urgent Care at Po’ipū, The Clinic at Līhu’e, and The Clinic at Kapa’a.
JOB FUNCTIONS: The Director of Behavioral Health Therapy is primarily responsible to plan and implement, in coordination with the nursing, medical staff and administrative leaders, the therapeutic/ counseling/ case management services in all elements of existing and new service lines including adult and adolescent programs, in all behavioral health inpatient, intensive outpatient, group, family and individual outpatient settings. This role may include providing mostly direct care and services initially and as the programs grow and are implemented, increasing administrative duties such as but not limited to, recruiting and retaining staff, training the clinical team for each program element and providing supervision and administration of the staff, including any other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
- 10 paid holidays each calendar year;
- Paid, medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans;
- Retirement and Group Life Insurance plans;
- Personal Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flex Spending Account (FSA), etc.
- Potential eligibility for various Student Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek. Applicants are required to provide evidence of education, licenses, and certifications.
Education: Master’s degree in social work services or Ph.D. in Psychology or Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university.
Licensure: Current, valid license to practice in the State of Hawai’i.
Certifications: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Workers issued by the American Heart Association.
Experience:
- Ability to be credentialed for all insurance payors.
- Two (2) years of work experience in treating patients with severe mental illness and substance use disorders in inpatient, outpatient, group and individual settings.
- One (1) year of administrative experience in leading a clinical team.
WORKING CONDITIONS / HEALTH & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Essential: finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions.
- Frequent: standing, walking, sitting, stopping/bending, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.
- Occasional: twisting body, lifting and pushing/pulling.
- Operates a variety of medical equipment, computer, telephone, pager.
- Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
- Travel to multiple sites will be required.
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious agents is an occupational risk; therefore, standard safety regulations must be maintained to avoid contamination.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Join our dynamic team at HHSC Kaua’i Region, where we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services at our critical access hospitals – KVMH and SMMH. From full-service emergency departments to specialized surgeries, family and internal medicine, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and a range of ancillary services, and more, we are dedicated to providing quality, accessible, compassionate care to our community. With locations across Kaua’i, including outpatient clinics and urgent care facilities, we strive to make healthcare accessible to all. As part of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, we uphold values of excellence, transparency, accountability, integrity, and teamwork. Join us as we work together to deliver exceptional care and make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.
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