Job Description
Job title Behavioral Health Director/Psychologist
Reports to Behavioral Health Director
Department: Behavioral Health
Status: Full Time

Samahan Health Centers
Building Healthier and Happier Communities Together

Samahan Health Centers is a federally qualified community health center that emerged over forty years ago. The agency serves low-income families and individuals in the County of San Diego in two (2) strategic areas with a high density population of Filipinos/Asian and other low-income, uninsured individuals — National City (Southern San Diego County) and Mira Mesa (North Central San Diego).

JOB PURPOSE
This position is responsible for the overall oversight of the daily operations and activities of the Behavioral Health department including grant related Behavioral Health programs at all Samahan Health Centers sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides oversight and a timely response to crisis management.
Educates and trains primary care providers on behavioral health integration• Ensures compliance with the federal, State of California and Samahan Health Centers regulatory policies on the standards of care.
Enforces PCMH & HEDIS Measures in Behavioral Health
Provides clinical services to patients.
Works with the Grants Director to identify funding for program needs.
Crisis Management
Educate and train Primary Care on Behavioral Health integration
Provide clinical services to patients
Develop new programs and Grants
Works with the Grant Director to identify funding for program needs.
Other duties as assigned.

Quality Management
Contributes to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement meetings
Customer Relations
Maintain professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients and the public.
Be a team player and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives.

Safety
Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices.
Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
Know location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits.
Privacy Practices & HIPAA Compliance
Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need to know basis for business purposes.
Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Report unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity.
Other duties and tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
PhD in Psychology
CA State License required.
Must have management experience.
Program management experience
Prefer at least 3 years of leadership experience in a high-volume direct patient service
Prior experience working in a non-profit culturally sensitive, family environment
Physical and Mental Requirements
Normal office and health center/hospital environment
Move throughout the clinic and community.
Repetitive hand movement use and view PC. Use fax, telephone, and copier.
Sits or stand for long period of time, reach, bend, climb, stoop, and lift up to 25lb.
Read and write, verbal and written communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Prioritize, meet deadlines, and use sound judgment.
Have reliable transportation, clean driving record, and car insurance as required by the state.
Contribute to team effort and complies with all facility policies and procedures including but not limited to those addressing HIPAA and Compliance and performs other duties as assigned.

Attendance Standards
Consistently be at work and communicate appropriately any attendance issues with supervisor as per policy. Consistently at their work station at the appropriately scheduled time. Does not abuse breaks and/or departure times.

Language Skills
Has the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Has the ability to write complex correspondence. Has the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, visitors, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Has the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate figures. Has the ability to analyze financial results from operations, complete financial and cash flow forecasts

Reasoning Ability
Has the ability to solve practical complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Medical Director
FLSA Status: Exempt