BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR
Northern Nevada HOPES is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Director. The Behavioral Health Director
will provide behavioral health services to clients and supervise Behavioral Health Providers in a manner
that upholds HOPES' mission and quality standards, and results in better patient health outcomes and
overall satisfaction. HOPES uses an integrated team model approach to patient care. Part of the
Behavioral Health Director's responsibilities will also include participation in organization wide Patient
Centered Medical Home activities to enhance patient care.
Northern Nevada HOPES is a 501(C)(3) non-profit medical center providing healthcare to medically
underserved populations. HOPES is dedicated to building a healthier community by providing
coordinated care and support for individual and family wellness. Our community health center combines
primary care, medical specialties, behavioral health and prevention with a team of experienced
professionals who are committed to high-quality care. We embrace people from all walks of life, with
diverse and varied backgrounds. HOPES' effective programs help address conditions that often challenge
people including stigma and isolation, addiction, mental health, hunger and homelessness.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
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Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field
Current license to practice in Nevada as an LCSW/LMFT
Minimum of three to five years' experience successfully managing and supervising behavioral
health staff and caseloads
Minimum of five years' experience providing therapy
Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, billing and case notes
Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals, families, couples,
children, and groups with behavioral health/substance abuse problems in a trauma informed
primary care/specialty care setting
Familiarity with Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant Model
Familiarity with Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treat for substance abuse (SBIRT),
other behavioral health screens, specialized training in crisis intervention, Legal Holds, CBT, EFT,
Attachment Disorders, EMDR, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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Supervision - Supervise behavioral health staff and caseloads
Coordination of Care -- Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with health
center primary care staff.
Electronic Medical Record Documentation and Audits -- Complete all documentation as needed
and required by contacted funding sources: including assessments, treatment plans, progress
notes, and billing.
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Specialty Behavioral Health -- Develop sustainable caseload providing psychotherapy using
evidence based practices in a trauma informed care environment, with emphasis on prevention
and substance abuse if required.
Manage behavioral health budgets and CQI data collection as required for contracts,
foundations and compilation of reports for governmental agencies, foundations, grants and
others as required
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with primary care and behavioral
health staff, patients and other
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
All candidates must pass pre-employment drug screening.
Please reply with your Cover Letter and Resume to dani@nnhopes.org.
Salary DOE.
Northern Nevada HOPES is an Equal Opportunity Employer ------M/F/D/V