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Supervisor – Behavioral Health

Supervisor – Behavioral Health

CompanyNorthwell Health
LocationStaten Island, NY, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Master of Science required, or comparable experience.
  • Current License to practice as a Mental Health Counselor in New York State, or Current License to practice as a Master Social Worker required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
  • 4-6 years of technical experience and 0-2 years of leadership / management experience, required.
  • OR Doctor of Psychology required, or comparable experience.
  • Current License to practice as a Psychologist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
  • 4-6 years of relevant experience and 0-2 years of leadership / management experience, required.

Responsibilities

  • Promotes Behavioral Health department goals by selecting, motivating, and training capable team members.
  • Leads the activities of assigned Behavioral Health team members by communicating and providing guidance toward achieving department objectives.
  • Manages day-to day activities of assigned treatment program.
  • Participates in program planning and evaluation.
  • Coordinates and oversees development, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures to facilitate optimal functioning of the program.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of treatment modalities and performs assessments to monitor their performance.
  • Assists the Department Head in conducting Performance Improvement activities to ensure that program services are provided in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Maintains and updates program policies and procedures ensuring compliance with current regulations, health system policies and quality care standards.
  • Supervises, hires, trains, disciplines and evaluates the performance of staff.
  • Ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner.
  • Arranges staff training to foster optimal therapeutic interaction with patients.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.