Supervisor, Behavioral Health

Req Number 124386Job DescriptionSupervises and coordinates the staff and daily operations to ensure optimal client experiences. Provides administrative and clinical services for treatment programs. Provides therapy sessions, presentations and seminars.Job Responsibility

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. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

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.

LCSW Preferred

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.

Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $79,880-$136,340/yearIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.