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Integrated Health Director

Adelante Healthcare Inc, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Education LevelMaster's degree## DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY

The Integrated Health Director manages the Integrated Behavioral Health Program as well as all aspects of behavioral health integration with Adelante Healthcare. It is responsible for the supervision, recruitment, training, and development of Integrated Behavioral Health Team Members. This position may also keep two patient care day each week, allowing the role to continue to serve our clients in the health centers and work with other internal and external resources in meeting/achieving client service needs.EXPECTATIONS

Every Adelante Healthcare leader will strive to maximize the performance and contribution of each team member of Adelante Healthcare and the community that we serve every day.

Leaders are expected to set clear performance expectations, establish specific measurable goals for team members to drive accountability and success, provide ongoing feedback and coaching to enhance performance, improve results and outcomes.

Leaders are also expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to our mission, vision, core values quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and model for all other employees the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.OUR CORE VALUES



Inclusion



Nurture



Service



Purposeful



Integrity



Resilient



Engaged## QualificationsESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:



Master's degree in a Behavioral Health field (Psychology, Social Work, Professional Counseling, etc.) and at least three (3) years of directly related experience



Computer literacy is required



Licensure as an LCSW, LPC,

Psy.D., or Ph.D. is required



Previous leadership/management experience preferred



Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment



Experience with the behavioral health/primary care integration model



Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions



Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions



Should be comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team, and have strong communication skills



Working knowledge of psycho-pharmacology



Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)



Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locationsPOSITION REPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL:



Provide leadership support for the integrated behavioral health team



Provide direct patient care two (2) days a week or as business needs require



Maintain all credentials and privileging requirements of an active Behavioral Health Provider



Ensure the effective integration of behavioral health care with primary care



Provide clinical support and supervision of behavioral health team members



Identify, share, and implement best practices related to primary care-behavioral health integration



Ensure compliance with state and behavioral health plan requirements



Strong working knowledge of CMS/AHCCCS guidelines and requirements



Support the development and implementation of training activities related to stepped care and integrated care



Responsible for chart review for quality of care



Organize a quarterly peer review process



Work closely with Quality, Community Health staff, and Clinic Operations staff to facilitate the collection, reporting and presentation of program data



Maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and clients



Compile with Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action Plan and other applicable employment laws and regulations in the supervision of staff



Ensure the behavioral health program is in compliance with clinical and legal obligations



Work on the development and expansion of behavioral health within various department within Adelante Healthcare



Work closely with the Integrated Health Manager as well as the Specialty behavioral health team to assure consistency across all channels of the program

•NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:



Two (2) years of community health care experience



Bilingual (English/Spanish)Additional Duties and Responsibilities



Other duties as requested or assignedPatient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Integrated Care Team (ICT)

All employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system. Employees should maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team-based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.Adherence to Compliance and Code of Conduct

All employees are required to comply with Adelante Healthcare’s written standards, including its Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, policies and procedures and reporting of any conduct that potentially violates Adelante’s legal or compliance requirements. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for long periods of time, is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb steps/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell; manage stress as it relates to essential job functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance and may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time when traveling to various clinic sites.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be subject to health hazards (contagious diseases, blood borne pathogens, etc.) when working in the clinic area. #J-18808-Ljbffr