What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Behavioral Health position at USA Health?
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
Develops and implements a strategic vision for integrating behavioral health services into our family medicine practice; collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes through integrated behavioral health approaches; leads initiatives to promote mental health awareness, destigmatization, and proactive behavioral health interventions; ensures adherence to evidence-based practices and quality standards in behavioral health care delivery; monitors clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and continuous quality improvement initiatives; develops educational programs and training initiatives for family medicine residents, faculty, and staff on behavioral health integration; mentors and supervises trainees and early-career behavioral health providers; facilitates scholarly activities and research related to behavioral health within the academic practice setting; fosters partnerships with community organizations, mental health providers, and stakeholders to enhance patient access and continuity of care; represents the practice in local and regional behavioral health initiatives and collaborations; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, five years of clinical experience in behavioral health, and active licensure with the state of Alabama as a Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker or Counselor. Leadership or supervisory experience is highly preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
USA Health is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally-protected basis.
