Manager - Behavioral Health Strategic Initiative & Innovation

The Manager of Behavioral Health is responsible for the strategic oversight and development of innovative programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing behavioral health services across the state. This leadership position will cultivate and maintain robust partnerships with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), stakeholders, and community-based organizations to drive a comprehensive and integrated approach to behavioral health care. This position will lead the organizations implementation strategy for initiatives, focusing on innovation, efficiency, and improved client outcomes. This role demands a visionary, results-oriented leader who is dedicated to advancing behavioral health services through innovative practices that meet the evolving needs of the community.

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Why Join Us

Full Time - Exempt: Yes
• Job is based Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
• Work hours: Days
• Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.

• Bachelors degree, a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the provision and supervision of treatment service for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders required.
• Five (5) years in a leadership role focused on program development.
• Licensed to provide Behavioral Health services in the State of New Mexico (MD, DO, RN with Advance Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] licensure with Board Certification in Psychiatry, psychologist, licensed independent social worker [LISW], professional clinical counselor [LPCC], or independent marriage and family therapist [LIMFT]) preferred.
• Must reside in the state of New Mexico.

• Lead the design and implementation of innovative behavioral health programs and initiatives to enhance service delivery and accessibility across various populations to ensure that the full array of services geared towards the individual to maintain overall well being and enhance quality of life are available to all members
• Understand the crisis services and the Behavioral Health crisis resources and systems across the State. Develop and execute strategic plans that align with state and federal behavioral health guidelines, ensuring best practices are integrated into services delivery models
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including other MCOs, state agencies, community organizations (crisis resources in the State, and first responders to identify and prioritize behavioral health needs and strategic plan to address gaps in services and develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive Behavioral Health crisis continuum for members.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the organization by promoting evidence-based practices and the adoption of new technologies to improve client care and operational efficiencies
• Engage with funders and policymakers to advocate for resources and support for strategic initiatives that promote positive health outcomes for all individuals regardless of eligibility
• Analyze behavioral health data and trends to inform strategic decisions, program enhancements and resource allocation aimed at meeting community needs throughout the state and improving service delivery
• Evaluate program effectiveness and outcomes, ensuring continuous quality improvement and alignment with established performance metrics
• Serve as a key leader in behavioral health initiatives, providing guidance and direction across multiple department and teams within the organization
• Ensure that initiatives support the solution focused and recovery-oriented care model, designed to avoid unnecessary hospitalization, incarceration, disruption of tenure in community setting or placement in a more segregated setting, utilizing a trauma informed and responsive care approach
• Monitor compliance with relevant state and federal regulations contractual obligations, and best practices within the behavioral health system
• Promote cross department collaboration to leverage synergies and develop comprehensive solutions that address the multifaceted needs of the population served
• Work collaboratively with the Vice President of Magellan Health to develop, maintain, and maximize a regional behavioral health system of care (including individuals, institutions, and facilities in statewide network)
• Actively work to strengthen the system of care progressively serving an increasing number of members with the goal of reducing the inappropriate use of EDs for primary MH and SUD services, and improving linkage and engagement in appropriate MH and SUD follow up treatment for those who present in EDs
• Oversee the development of detailed policies and procedures, and flowcharted process, for all newly implemented behavioral health services and programs.

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness
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Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

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