Director of Behavioral Health

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Annapolis, MD

Interim Healthcare of Annapolis is recruiting a great role in for a top-rated behavior health agency in Annapolis, MD.This is a senior management position requiring and Registered Nursing license (RN), general and specific knowledge of physical health, mental health, substance abuse and developmental disabilities. This position is responsible for directing the agency s Behavioral Health Home activities to support persons served in the development and maintenance of healthy lifestyles. Some of the primary responsibilities include:

• Direct activities to obtain and maintain State of Maryland standards for Person Centered Medical Home.
• Coordinate care for clients and ensure implementation of treatment plans
• Conduct health promotion and education
• Provide referrals and offer supports
• Identifies significant clinical findings, makes conclusions, and intervenes appropriately.
• Develops and implements individualized plan of care for each client
• With agency leadership, act as a champion for the Person-Centered Medical Home philosophy and provide education to staff.
• Ensure that all person-centered Medical Home related trainings are being implemented and maintained by the Healthcare Home team.
• Develop relationships with hospitals to assist in creating partnerships for client inpatient and discharge planning.
• Develop relationships with medical providers in the community to offer comprehensive services to persons served enrolled in Arundel Lodge s Behavioral Health Home
• Develop quality indicator projects surrounding healthcare screening, treatment plan healthcare goals and prescriber information.

Other qualifications include:

• Expert knowledge in the philosophy, principles, design and methodology of human services delivery.
• RN license in the state of Maryland.
• Understanding and experience in the effective use of principles of administration, consultation and program development.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with local, state and national human service delivery system, as well as social and business communities as they interface with functional needs of persons with serious mental illnesses.

Education:

Possession of a Master s Degree in nursing, social work, health care administration or related area preferred, or a Bachelor s Degree with relevant work experience which uniquely qualifies the individual for the job. Must have current RN license to practice nursing in State of Maryland.

Full time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance. We offer Sick leave, Paid Time Off, and 401K plan, holidays, and have a Fitness Center!

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.