Associate Director, Behavioral Health Services

The Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services will provide clinical and administrative leadership to Behavioral Health Home, Embedded Case Management, and Community Health Worker teams at PCHC. The Associate Director will work closely alongside the Executive Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services to oversee the strategic development of the operation, and the process design of systems and procedures to ensure efficient functioning of Behavioral Health Services, including departmental budget, and ongoing productivity review.

The Associate Director is responsible for:

* Internal Behavioral Health related activities, including acting as a liaison with community partners and establishing consistent internal communication that allows for building a positive, team-based and customer service-oriented culture.

* Technical and compliance oversight of all Behavioral Health programming, including internal policy and procedure development and ongoing review, as well as expansion and growth of the department’s services, and monitoring compliance with Mainecare and State of Maine licensing guidelines and regulations.

* Directing and coordinating the activities of personnel engaged in providing Behavioral Health services, including providing operational supervision and clinical coaching of staff, and coordination of staff hiring and orientation.

* The position is planned for full-time 40 hours, generally Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Education and Experience:

* Must be licensed as a LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT in the State of Maine.

* Minimum of three years clinical experience preferred.

* Previous clinical and administrative supervision experience preferred.

* Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record for insurance purposes.

* Will have up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 3 months if not current at hire.

Why PCHC? A nationally recognized Federally Qualified Health Center offering an integrated Medical Home Model

* Fully integrated outpatient primary health care for all ages with Psychotherapy and Recovery Treatment, Podiatry, Nutrition, Family Medicine, Primary Care Pharmacy and more under one roof.

* Highly inventive, creative, and dynamic programs and care models.

* Engaged, supportive patient population.

* Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership.

* Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance.

* Competitive compensation and generous benefits, including medical, dental and vision.

* Student loan repayment.

* CME allowance and leave time.

* Relocation assistance.

* J-1 and H 1-B Visa support available; NHSC Active sites.

PCHC cares for the WHOLE person, offering a broad range of services all within one organization.

[Penobscot Community Health Care ](https://pchc.com/careers/ “https://pchc.com/careers/”)is one of the largest non-profit FQHCs on the East Coast, with approximately 900 employees. Governed by a board of community volunteers and comprised of 17 practices and program service sites in Central Maine, PCHC is recognized as a leading primary health care provider and teaching center. Our primary care and dental services care for thousands of local people every day, and we host upwards of 200 students per year as well, to learn alongside our teams. PCHC offers family nurse practitioner and pharmacy residency programs, helps trains family practice residency physicians and advance practice providers from all over the country right here in Bangor!

Curious, or interested in learning more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com.

We are hiring! What’s it like to work at PCHC?
Find out in these two videos:

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Contact: Jamie L. Grant, Provider Recruiter
207.992.9200 / recruitment@pchc.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

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