Behavioral Health Manager bei PMHCC, Inc.

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Manager provides support to the Southeastern Regional Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), Regional County Administrative Entity Offices of Intellectual Disabilities as well as their contracted Provider Agencies, Behavioral Health Professionals, Support Teams, Families, Caregivers and Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Autism who also cope with mental health issues (also known as Dual Diagnosis). The Behavioral Health Manager works with all these groups to bring the most up to date resources, training and practices to support people who have intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism as well as mental health issues. The Behavioral Health Manager supervises the Integrated Health Care Systems Navigator role. The Behavioral Health Manager also works with internal PCHC staff to increase understanding of mental health diagnoses in this population.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support specifically targeted to understanding and identifying target symptoms as they present in individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism and mental health diagnosis
• Assist the PCHC Behavioral Health Department in developing tools and resources to assist individuals, families and teams to provide the best support possible for individuals with dual diagnosis
• Conduct Environmental Observations as part of the Integrated Health Clinical Review Process and communicate findings to the team
• Participate in Team Meetings as requested
• Attend meetings in the SE Region as requested; present on Behavioral Health topics as requested
• Participate in County Human Rights Committees with Administrative Entities, designed to review restrictive procedures being used with individuals; Assist with the review of behavioral support plans and provide recommendations
• Assist Administrative Entities in identifying and addressing service gaps for individuals that are dually diagnosed
• Work closely with local, regional and state entities to assure alignment with positive approaches to behavioral health.
• Participate in state wide initiatives such as the Positive Approaches and Practices Committee in conjunction with SE Regional ODP and other staff
• Support ODPs Dual Diagnosis initiatives and activities, such as participating in training activities (IE. Capacity Building Institute), Dual Diagnosis Curriculum and Conference, Positive Practice Journal, etc.
• Develop working relationships with local and state-wide consumer advocacy groups with the goal of enhancing the everyday lives of individuals with dual diagnosis through better mental health and supports
• Work with Behavioral Health entities, local inpatient and outpatient MH staff to improve understanding of, and access for individuals with intellectual/development disabilities, autism and mental illness
• Participate in helping to develop systems and resources to promote awareness and access to Behavioral Health Services in the South East Region
• Develop and host trainings for the regional Behavioral Specialist; Provide liaison between this group and county, regional, and state activities and initiatives
• Work in concert with goals and mission of PCHC and the PCHC Behavioral Health Department
• Supervision of Behavioral Health Department staff
• Direct and oversee the activities of the behavioral health staff at PCHC, including IHCR, trainings, participation on appropriate committees; supporting the goals of PCHC and the Health Care Quality Units across the Commonwealth.
• Provide indirect clinical insight pertaining to behavioral support for individuals with IDD, Autism and Mental Health Challenges and make recommendations based on those insights.
• Provide leadership for the Behavioral Health component of PCHC including supervision and time management protocols.
• Provide training on tools and behavioral/mental health related training for individuals, families, providers, supports coordinators, AE staff, regional staff and appropriate audiences as requested
• Work in collaboration with the Consultant Psychiatrist to oversee the Integrated Health Review Process
• Participates in PCHC Mangers’ Meetings
• Participates in Administrative Entity and State ID/A meetings as required
• Coordinate internal reports for PCHC and PMHCC management as required
• Ensure a positive working environment between departments and all of PCHC
• Provide continuity of services between departments and the community health system
• Ensure timely reporting and follow through
• All duties as assigned by the Director

Education and Experience:

• Five + years experience in management setting
• Graduate Degree in Human Services
• Five + years working with individuals with I/DD/A, their families and support staff
• Experience working with the community health system
• Experience with supervision and time management

Physical Demands:

• Must have the ability to sit for a minimum of one hour at a time, and to use a computer
• Must be able to travel via car or public transportation for off-site home visits and meetings
• Must have a valid driver’s license when operating a company vehicle or personal vehicle during work hours and for work-related activities.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to create well written reports by reviewing and integrating multiple sources of information from physical and behavioral health sources (i.e., psychiatry, psychology, primary care).
• Ability to conduct a behavioral health review and assessment
• Create and present well-organized presentations live in person and online formats
• Ability to communicate and work well within an interdisciplinary team
• Represent the HCQU on county and state workgroups, committees, trainings and projects related to dual-diagnosis for intellectual disabilities and autism
• Must have the ability to physically perform the duties and able to work in the environmental conditions required of the position
• Other duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employment:

PMHCC, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity. It is our policy to support equal employment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Employees as well as applicants who are currently, or become disabled, must be able to perform the functions of the job with either reasonable accommodation or unaided. PMHCC, Inc. will examine reasonable accommodations on a case by case basis in accordance with the law.