Manager, Behavioral Health

• STATUS: Full Time
• LOCATION: Outpatient Mental Health - Evelyn Brandon Health Center
• DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health - Therapy
• SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Position Summary

Patient assessment and administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform supervisory duties in relationship to staff, including sign off on time cards, scheduling of staff hours, and enforcement of personnel policies.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of annual program goals, objectives, and budget.
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring of staff.
• Assumes day to day program operation and schedule.
• Implements staff development and program initiatives.
• Ensures that functional efficient processes occur relative to patient admission, discharges and referral.
• Provides initial and ongoing patient assessment to develop, maintain and implement objective, measurable and realistic treatment goals, methods, and objectives.
• Provide psychotherapy, clinical services appropriate to patient needs.
• Lead or co-lead psychotherapy groups.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Maintain a partial caseload and works with patients to keep the number of no-shows and cancellations to a minimum.
• Pursues personal and professional growth using internal and external resources.
• Is available for supervision/consultation by staff and provides direction, feedback and positive support to supervisors.
• Actively participates in QI and Utilization review processes.
• Computer keyboard skills and ability to utilize computers to record activities, access necessary data and reports.

Desired Attributes

• Supervisory and teaching experience desirable.
• Computer knowledge and skills as required.
• NYS OMH Qualified Health Professional or OASAS Qualified Health Professional

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling (Behavioral Health) required or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 3-10 years Behavioral Health experience.

Education

MS (Required)

Licenses / Certifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability.

Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$75,000.00 - $102,000.00

City

Rochester

Postal CODE

14608

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.