Chief Behavioral Health Officer (remote in Oregon)
Job Description
GOBHI has an immediate opening for a remote Chief Behavioral Health Officer and we are flexible on the home office location within the State of Oregon.
The Chief Behavioral Health Officer (CBHO) provides executive leadership integral to the promotion and success of GOBHI’s programs and services. The CBHO provides policy and programmatic leadership, supervision and oversight in program areas to include GOBHI’s behavioral health, substance use disorder (SUD), and problem gambling services for children, adolescents, transition age youth, adults, older adults, and families. The CHBO also oversees wrap-around, systems of care, Triple P parenting program, Applied Behavioral Analysis and the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health and Justice programs. The CBHO owns policies, processes and contract deliverables associated with a wide range of Medicaid and non-Medicaid funded programs and services that are administered by GOBHI.
This position oversees the day-to-day functioning and provides supervision to a range of GOBHI’s behavioral health, SUD and problem gambling services and programs. This position oversees program budgets, grants, and contacts. The position facilitates and actively participates in programmatic and service coordination meetings with internal and external partners.
Essential duties include:
• Develops behavioral health system strategy in collaboration with the GOBHI executive leadership team, Board of Directors and CCO partners at Moda, to advance value related aspects of clinical care, including but not limited to: clinical and quality outcomes; Member experience; improved access to care; provider efficiencies; collaborative care; and cost efficiencies.
• In collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team, strategizes and innovates how to improve the approaches to engage in care with GOBHI’s client population and community partners.
• Reviews and synthesizes current and emerging evidence-based learnings and provides system-based clinical expertise to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Leads the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and complex system priorities that ensure the access and quality of mental health and SUD services for eligible Oregonians in the GOBHI service area.
• Oversees team meetings to ensure consistent and effective communication between members. Provides appropriate oversight of clinical development and progress to ensure team approach is utilized in the treatment of GOBHI clients.
• Identifies funding and partnership opportunities to broaden programming.
• Leads and facilitates inter-agency workgroups to ensure coordination and system improvement of GOBHI programs and services.
• Evaluates the impact of contract language, state and federal rules and policies governing programs and services for vulnerable populations.
• Administers contracts and grant funding reports and CCO contract deliverables required by Oregon Health Authority on fidelity programs. Provides Trauma Informed supervision and coaching to staff in order to maximize their strengths, enhance their critical thinking skills and effectiveness in their roles.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with state agencies (such as OHA, DHS, Dept. of Corrections), counties, Tribes, community partners, community members and all other service providers.
• Travels to meetings or other GOBHI locations as needed.
• Provides technical assistance to GOBHI/EOCCO network providers through an evidence based and trauma informed lens.
• Creates and revises SUD policies to align with the most current CCO contract requirements and system transformation.
• Facilitates and supports Needs Assessments and Practice Guidelines for GOBHI/EOCCO Providers to use in forming their clinical practices and service delivery array.
• Monitors utilization of programs and assists in programmatic changes. Develops a plan for integration of SUD with primary care providers.
• Provides supervision over grant activity associated with BH services.
• Other duties as assigned.
What is needed to succeed in this role:
• 10+ years of experience working with systems of care for children, adolescents, adults, older adults or a combination of these populations.
• 5+ years’ of experience in administrative and program development required.
• Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules governing mental health and behavioral health services.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR, Part 2.
• Strategic thinking; creates effective plans/objectives for the GOBHI organization.
• Leadership; motivates others to perform at or above job expectations.
• Team Leader; empowers and supports team decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; effectively presents information.
• Interpersonal skills; works well with people at all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility; initiates change and uses good judgment when responding to change.
• Networking ability; reaches out to form key relationships and partnerships for GOBHI.
• Maintains good driving record and required vehicle insurance.
• Education – Master’s degree in a mental health or social service field.
• LPC, LMFT, Psychologist, or LCSW professional licensure required.
• CADC II, CADC III, or MAC certifications required.
What we offer:
• Competitive salary – $150,000 DOE
• Additional compensation for bilingual skills in Spanish
• Medical, dental and vision insurance for you and dependents
• Generous paid time off
• Company paid life and long-term disability
• EAP
• FSA
• Triple AAA insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional Development funds
• Wellness benefits
• 401k match
