Manager of Behavioral Health

Job Description

Job Description
BEHAVORIAL HEALTH MANAGER - School Based Health Center Pickering Middle School

Would you love to be a part of a diverse team that provides accessible and quality behavioral health care for adolescents?

• Are you interested in collaborating with school staff including teachers, social workers, adjustment counselors and school leadership to provide supportive, culturally aware, and trauma-informed care to children?
• Are you passionate about social justice and providing empowering and affirming care on an integrated team?
• Are you interested in your professional growth and looking for a position with the potential for loan repayment/salary supplement, funding for license renewals, and continuing education opportunities?
• Do you value work-life balance and would enjoy a generous amount of time off including all school holidays, breaks, and 22 days off during the summer?
• Are you committed to strengthening your clinical skills with individual and group supervision and ongoing specialized training?
• Do you want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team where your voice and perspective is valued and encouraged?

In this role you will:

• Work with nursing and primary care leaders foster the integration of BH and primary care.
• Work with team to ensure smooth operational workflow.
• Participate in program development.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Focus on participating in and developing programming focused on health behavior change in the context of chronic disease management.

Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in psychology, social work, or mental health counseling
• Independent clinical license to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (LISCW, LMHC, PsyD)
• Previous training and experience working in an integrated primary care behavioral health team
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus