Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
2 days ago
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and hospital services.
The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.
Job Description
Job Title: OCYF Clinical Director
Pay Grade: M
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop OCYF's clinical strategies, ensuring alignment with DBHDD's mission and vision.
- Foster positive relationships with partner agencies, contracted providers, and community stakeholders to drive collaborative efforts.
- Oversee and manage diverse, high-priority projects and initiatives, with a focus on emerging trends and needs.
- Research, document, and address quality of care concerns to improve service standards.
- Work closely with contracted providers to ensure effective admission and discharge planning.
- Represent OCYF in clinical and quality review meetings both internally and externally.
- Review clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Actively participate in interdisciplinary and treatment team meetings.
- Monitor contract deliverables and ensure they meet specified goals.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven leadership and team-building abilities, with experience in managing and coaching staff.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Expertise in utilizing data to drive operational improvements and assess outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present effectively at all levels.
- Executive presence with the ability to interact with clinical, administrative, and managerial staff.
- In-depth understanding of public behavioral health systems and payer roles.
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments and areas without direct reporting lines to achieve program goals.
- Strong knowledge of mental health clinical operations.
- Skilled in planning and facilitating multi-disciplinary meetings and workgroups.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
- Active, unrestricted, and independent license (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT)
- 10+ years of professional experience, with clinical licensure and at least 5 years of clinical practice in the mental health field.
- 5+ years of experience in clinical operations leadership.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
- Clinical operations experience within the State of Georgia or other public sector agencies/entities.
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits.
Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals, and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure, and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.
The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:
- Drug Screening
- TB Evaluation
*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
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