Behavioral Health Program Director

The Behavioral Health Program Director is responsible for providing leadership for the mental health and substance use treatment programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review applications, interview, and recommend to the Chief Executive Officer potential behavioral health staff members
• Participate in the orientation of new behavioral health providers
• Review and implement specific behavioral health operational protocols for the organization including triage, crisis/emergency management, wait list process, and administrative visits for reinstatement
• Develop and revise behavioral health policies and procedures of behavioral health programs
• Ensure that the behavioral health program addresses standards of care and strives to meet PCHS patient goals and objectives
• Oversee supervision of LMHC-a’s, LICSW-a’s, and SUDP-t’s
• Chair and participate in various committees, and task forces, both internal and external to the organization
• Coordinate program development initiatives with senior leadership
• Coordinate with outreach team
• Serve as clinical contact for DOH regarding licensure for mental health and substance use treatment agency license
• Coordinate activities with courts, correctional facilities, inpatient facilities, community services, and/or other agencies
• Conform to agency standards and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, DEA, HCA, etc.) of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient’s rights
• Perform all standard duties as outlined in LMHC or LICSW job description as applicable
• Familiar with electronic healthcare software
• Monitor, and where applicable, oversee relevant provider and care staff to ensure delivery of care
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervises Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associates, Substance Use Disorder Professionals, Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainees, Licensed Social Workers, and Licensed Social Worker Associates.

Qualifications

• Active Psychiatrist License in Washington State (required)
• Substance Use Disorder Professional Certification (preferred)
• Three to five years of behavioral health-related experience (preferred)
• Three to five years of supervisory experience (preferred)
• Active CPR Certification (required)
• Valid driver’s license (required)

Must have excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; to receive and respond well to feedback. Possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; time-management and organizational skills, including being punctual, responsive, and efficient. Perform job with professionalism and good judgment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

With multiple locations and settings, PCHS’ work environment and physical demands vary greatly depending on the employee’s role. Essential job functions include the following: The employee is required to talk, hear, see, smell, sit and stand. The employee is frequently required to move around the facility; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employees may be exposed to mechanical parts and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity

Peninsula Community Health Services is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not exclude persons from employment or application for employment from receipt of or participation in programs, activities, services on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, military status, marital status, religion, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Vaccination
PCHS requires that all employees provide proof of specific vaccinations. All offers are contingent, and your vaccination status will be verified during onboarding.

Make a Difference with PCHS

Join Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) in making a difference in people's lives and the surrounding community every day. PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service that is Patient Driven, Empathetic, and Staff Empowered. We are, a Federally Qualified Health Center supporting access to healthcare services (medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health) for Kitsap County, Mason County, and Rural Pierce County.

Our Mission

PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service. Our patients come from all walks of life. PCHS services are available to our patients without regard for ability to pay.

Our Vision

PCHS strives to eliminate healthcare disparities in our community. We have medical and dental clinics located throughout Kitsap and Mason and rural Pierce County and a dedicated team working together to create a care plan that’s right for you. We also bring that care directly to our patients who can’t easily make it into our traditional clinics through our mobile clinics, school-based health centers, and by partnering with our community service agencies to deliver care on their premises.

Our Guiding Principle

Here at PCHS, our guiding principle is to see and value every person. We believe all patients have the right to be treated with respect and dignity with an acknowledgment that this includes their cultural, social, spiritual, and personal values and beliefs.

Our Core Values

Every member of PCHS stands by our Core Values: Patient driven. Empathetic. Staff Empowered.