What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director Behavioral Health Services-Abbe Health position at UnityPoint Health?
UPH Additional Information:
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Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
Overview:
Qualifications:
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
Provides leadership and direction for all Abbe Community Mental Health Center services. Establishes strategic priorities, assures that high-quality evidenced-based practices are implemented, ensures compliance to state and federal requirements and that the MH Center remains financially sustainable.
Responsibilities:
Main Function
- Plans, directs, organizes, and administers all services of the Abbe Center for Community Mental Health
- Exercises management and control of the affairs of the Center subject to the policies established by UPH or any entity to which it has delegated power.
- Develops and administers administrative and functional policies and procedures for Abbe specific policies
- Serves as a Liaison to the AbbeHealth Board.
- Ensures programs and services are delivered with high quality and are compliant with regulatory guidelines
- Leads state and national accreditation and licensure process for the MH Center
- Develops and leads the strategic vision for the agency
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with community partners at the local and state level
- Completes annual fiscal budget with the Executive Director of Finance at AbbeHealth and provides input for the CCBHC cost report
- Collaborates with HR Business Partner to Develop comprehensive workforce strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices for recruitment, retention, and succession planning efforts.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, Iowa Administrative Code, CARF, CCBHC standards, and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s Degree
Experience:
5 years of supervisory experience and
- 5 years of experience in healthcare or human services.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work- related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze data, and drive results.
- Good communication skills, both written and spoken
- Strong change management skills to keep team members informed and engaged
- Knowledge in finance and budgeting
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
