Manager, Behavioral Health Full Time, M-F, Florham Park, NJ

Job Description

Responsible for daily management and operations of regional outpatient departments. Provides administrative/clinical supervision to the program staff to ensure all services are delivered according to local, state and federal laws and in compliance with contractual requirements. Works with Director Service Line Leadership to develop strategic goals for outpatient programs and to ensure quality of care for all site Behavioral Health and ensure quality of care for all behavioral health participants.

Principal Responsibilities -

1. Provides direction to teams through clinical supervision and reviews, consultation, training and support to ensure contract compliance and program quality.

2. Evaluates supervisor and overall team performance on a regular and ongoing basis; use collected data and information to make needed improvements including adjustments to caseloads and work assignments to maximize quality of care, and staff productivity.

3. Work with Director to ensure that program goals (program, financial, personnel, professional development) are met.

4. Actively participates with Director in the development of program budgets and monitors program performance according to set budget guidelines.

5. Conducts semi-annual performance evaluations for counseling team; proactively identify and resolve performance issues. Recommends employees as appropriate for recognition or professional development.

6. Actively participates in the hiring and orientation process of new staff members.

7. Participates in professional development networks and associations to stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices.

8. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications-

1. Master's or Doctoral Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related human service degree
2. LCSW or LPC license required
3. 5+ years' experience providing counseling services
4. Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/leadership management experience in behavioral health; clinical experience in outpatient setting. Proven ability to deliver effective behavioral health services.
5. Certified Clinical supervisor or equivalent required.

Competencies -

1. Extensive clinical expertise and thorough knowledge of care standards for adults, children, and families.
2. Strong diagnostic skills and knowledge
3. Proficient in data analysis with strong ability to interpret and derive insights.
4. Able to balance competing demands and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, volunteers, collaborators, and the public.
5. Knowledgeable of regulations affecting the delivery of behavioral health services licensed through the NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and under standards for the Joint Commission Accreditation
6. Work effectively under pressure and occasional temporary increases in workload
7. Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software a must.
8. Strong organizational skills and timely follow-up to manage complex tasks
9. Solid communication (written and oral), collaboration and intervention skills
10. Able to effectively and respectfully resolve conflicts
11. Proven ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic environment
12. Upholds professional ethical standards, maintains appropriate boundaries and therapeutic relationships

About Us

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For (r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business

Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World's Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.

Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region's leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife(r) program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.

Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet(r) recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What's more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

About the Team

At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process - not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs.

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