Behavioral Health Director

Are you looking to reach the next level in your career while serving Alaska’s Turnagain Arm communities?

Girdwood Health Clinic, Inc. (GHCI) is a federally qualified health center that is actively seeking a new Behavioral Health Director to lead and expand behavioral health services for patients in Girdwood, Alaska and the surrounding Turnagain Arm communities.

GHCI is seeking a behavioral health leader who:

• Promotes GHCI’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Brings experience and innovation for program and service expansion
• Is able to provide strategic direction for an integrated behavioral health program in a primary care setting
• Supports an organizational culture that prioritizes staff satisfaction and effective teams
• Open to supporting an individual who wants to take the next step in their Behavioral Health career in a leadership role
• May accommodate a part-time employment request

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health (BH) Director provides leadership, oversight, and direction for the behavioral health services provided by the Girdwood Health Clinic (GHC). This hybrid position involves both direct patient care as a licensed behavioral health professional and administrative duties, including supervision of behavioral health providers and staff, program development, and overall management of behavioral health services.  The BH Director works collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams to ensure delivery of high-quality, integrated care to a diverse patient population.

QUALIFICAITONS:

Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health; at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role. Experience working in an interdisciplinary integrated primary care and behavioral health clinical setting is preferred.

Education, Certification and Licensure: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field required. Current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice as a behavioral health professional (e.g., PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the State of Alaska. PsyD Preferred.

Take the next step and contact us today.

Submit a cover letter and resume describing your interest and experience as they relate to the position to: Scharla K. Baker, HR Consultant sbaker@skbhrconsulting.com