Director of Behavioral Health
4 days ago
About Urban Health Plan:
Urban Health Plan is a network of federally qualified community health centers that offers comprehensive, affordable, quality primary and specialty health care. We are located in the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan and are accredited by the Joint Commission.
At Urban Health Plan (UHP), our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 40 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
We provide affordable, comprehensive, quality health care.
Urban Health Plan is about community health. We strive to deliver the highest quality of care to all patients who come through our doors. At UHP, we recognize challenges that face primary care; we strive to be at the forefront of innovative practices and building a supportive environment focusing on associate and provider well-being. We value our providers; we value our patients, and we know that happy providers and happy patients bring forth better outcomes. We are always searching for ways to allow providers to focus on patient care and focus on clinical-care innovation through strong, supportive departments, active clinical leadership, and responsive administration.
We are community health.
Urban Health Plan’s mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary, and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. We are looking for capable, energetic, passionate physicians, looking to work in an environment that fosters, patient-centered, holistic, quality medical care, in a practice setting that encourages innovation, creativity, learning, and growth.
We are innovative, creative, and continuously improving.
Position Summary:
Our Behavioral Health Department is committed to providing high-quality, integrated care in a collaborative, community-driven environment. We are actively seeking a Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) to fill the position of Director of Behavioral Health. The Director will report directly to the Associate Medical Director of Behavioral Health and be responsible for overseeing the administration, coordination, and strategic direction of mental health services across our health center. This is a key leadership position that will play a pivotal role in advancing our behavioral health services and ensuring their alignment with both organizational goals and clinical standards.
Given the nature of this role, we are seeking a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive knowledge and experience in providing high quality care standards, clinical supervision, academic development. This position requires strong operational and administrative skills to effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the Behavioral Health Department, including budgeting, scheduling, compliance, and staff management. A psychologist’s leadership abilities will be essential to drive the department’s vision, integrate services across the organization, and ensure the highest standards of care.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in supervising multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals. Additionally, this role will be crucial in establishing and leading a Psychology Externship Program in collaboration with external academic institutions, providing students with valuable training experiences in a clinical setting.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) ** in Psychology from an accredited program
- Valid NYS License to practice as a psychologist
- A minimum of 5 years of experience working in mental health settings (outpatient clinic, hospital, or similar), with demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
- At least 2 years of administrative experience in a behavioral health or healthcare facility
- Expertise in mental health, knowledge of substance abuse, and addiction treatment services
- Proven ability to effectively interact with and communicate across a diverse population of patients, clinicians, and staff.
- Strong knowledge of clinical assessment and treatment techniques
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
- Experience in training and academic development is a plus, as the position will involve the development of an externship program.
Key Duties:
- Ensure organizational outcomes by overseeing and aligning Behavioral Health services with overall goals.
- Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and clinical standards for patient care and service delivery.
- Develop and implement mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of behavioral health programs and services.
- Supervise and monitor the performance and effectiveness of mental health providers, including Ph.D., Psy.D., LCSWs, and LMSWs within the department.
- Lead the development of a Psychology Externship Program, collaborating with external universities to provide academic and clinical training.
- Foster collaboration across departments to integrate behavioral health services into comprehensive patient care.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards, maintaining necessary reporting and documentation.
- Support staff development through supervision, mentoring, and ongoing professional training opportunities.
Starting Compensation:
Minimum $145,000 per year; Maximum $165,000 per year
As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you'll enjoy:
- Fully funded Health Insurance for you/ 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
- Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
- Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday)
- Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
- Entertainment Discount Programs
- Employee Assistant Program
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.
- $50,000 term life Insurance
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