What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Manager - Outpatient Behavioral Health position at International Community Health Services?
Join the ICHS Team!
Discover how you can make an impact on people, communities and creating greater health equity.
International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally-recognized federally qualified health center, and for over 50 years ICHS has provided culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services, including increasing health equity for uninsured and medically underserved individuals of all languages and walks of life. We firmly believe that access to quality health care strengthens our families and communities, and promotes a more just society. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive workforce and at ICHS we value respect and support each other so each individual can achieve his or her full potential. We invite you to join us and be inspired by colleagues that share your mission and purpose.
We invite you to watch this video to learn more about working at ICHS.
We offer
- Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
- “Share the success” bonuses
- Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
- Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year
- Automatic 4% retirement contribution
- 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
- Reimbursement for professional licensure
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, direction, coordination, growth, and evaluation of the Behavioral Health Outpatient Services. This position requires an advanced level of clinical knowledge, communication, systems-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration (e.g. Administration, Nursing, Medical, Pharmacy, Operations and External Stakeholders) to assure safe, effective, quality patient care.
Education - Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other related field (Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy) required.
Experience - Five (5) years’ experience in medical social work or health psychology in a community behavioral health setting required. A minimum of three (3) years leadership experience in medical social work or health psychology in a community behavioral health setting with responsibility for staff recruitment, hiring and supervision as well as program development, evaluation and budget management required.
Other Requirement(s) - Active License to practice in Washington State: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Social Worker (LICSW), or Licensed Psychologist (PsyD or PhD). Washington Approved Supervisor preferred. Fluency in Asian and Pacific Islander language preferred.
Salary : $93,704 - $137,192
