Manager Behavioral Health Program

1 month ago

Wauwatosa, United States Advocate Health Full time

Manager Behavioral Health Program

Location:

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital – 1220 Dewey Ave

Wauwatosa, WI 53213


*Comprehensive Relocation Assistance available*


Schedule: Hours: Monday-Friday. Days


WHO WE ARE: Advocate Health is the nation’s third largest, nonprofit healthcare enterprise. In December of 2022, four mission driven health systems came together to do more, be better, and go faster to provide equitable care for all in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, and Wisconsin:

  1. Atrium Health
  2. Advocate Health Care
  3. Aurora Health Care
  4. Wake Forest University School of Medicine


Together, we operate 68 hospitals and over 1K ambulatory centers. We support the careers of 155K team members, 42K nurses, 21K physicians who care for 6M patients annually. Our combined $6B in community benefits enables us to foster healthier communities.


Come explore the enterprise whose accolades include: “Top Work Places”, “Top 100 Hospitals”, “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care”, “Top Diversity Organization”, “Best Places to work for Women and Diverse Managers”, and “System for Change Award”.


HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:


  • Plans and monitors the needs of the program. Assesses program development needs and financial viability of the program in collaboration with the director.
  • Develops treatment protocols and designs and executes outcome studies regarding treatment effectiveness, to determine further enhancements/modifications for increased efficiency and productivity. Revises program curriculum and design as necessary.
  • Reviews and/or revises the program to ensure compliance of operations with laws, regulations, policies, accreditations and certification standards. Participates in policy and procedure development.
  • Oversees clinical research, evaluation and analysis of the effectiveness of evidence-based treatment. Determines effectiveness of interventions and other program components in working with patients.
  • Works with site based and regional teams to meet local, state, and federal compliance standards, guidelines, and practices, including The Joint Commission (TJC).
  • Provides psycho-diagnostic services to patients and their families and identifies and administers appropriate diagnostic materials. Provides quality individual, couple, family and/or group therapy, which is focused on the patient’s identified diagnosis and needs, and provides crisis intervention to new and current patients.
  • Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
  • Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
  • Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization’s Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization’s business.
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.



WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

  • Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or
  • Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or
  • Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of Wisconsin.

Education Required:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, or
  • Master’s Degree in Psychology, Clinical, or
  • Master’s Degree in Psychology, Educational, or
  • Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field.

Experience Required:

  • Typically requires 5 years of experience in the delivery of treatment services and specialty training in the provision of care to patients needing behavioral health services. Includes 1 year of supervisory experience in management of staff, budgets and multiple behavioral health functions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

  • May be restricted to individuals with Master’s Degree in Social Work and be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker upon hire.
  • Demonstrates organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Will frequently be required to lift up to 10 lbs. without assistance.
  • Will occasionally be required to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.
  • May be exposed to the following hazard: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, and reach above shoulders and twist. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time throughout each workday.
  • Must be able to restrain and control patients who are outwardly psychotic or physically combative.
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.


This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.


Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.


Taking care of our team members and leaders is a top priority. We strive to develop and maintain an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and thrives. Supporting careers and professional development is one facet of caring for our leaders through structured leadership onboarding, enhanced tuition reimbursement, progressive developmental programs, succession planning and mentoring performance excellence. Competitive compensation, eligible annual incentive plans and comprehensive health care packages are top of mind to care for your financial health and well-being. If needed, our comprehensive relocation package helps get you here.

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