Manager Behavioral Health - MEDIKO : Job Details

MEDIKO : Mission driven & committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve. Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, support and new opportunities to learn and grow their skills every day. It's what sets us apart from other healthcare industries and drives our success in the correctional healthcare space. Whether you are just graduating from nursing school or bringing years of experience to your new position at MEDI KO, you will benefit from our competitive compensation, commitment to safety and exposure to the diverse healthcare needs of the clients we serve. If you're ready to take on a role that will enrich your career and make a real impact to your community, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY to get the conversation started! The Regional Manager of Behavioral Health will oversee the delivery of behavioral health services across multiple correctional facilities within a designated region. This role will lead a team of behavioral health professionals, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and effective treatment plans. The Regional Manager of Behavioral Health will also collaborate with facility management, clinical staff, and leadership to improve patient outcomes and ensure consistency in service delivery across the region. How YOU can Make an Impact: Ensure site compliance with contract requirements, state regulations, and company policies and procedures, including behavioral health standards; assist in developing and maintaining site-specific policies and procedures related to mental health and behavioral care. Serve as the primary point of escalation, maintaining an effective presence and addressing site-level issues, including those related to behavioral health care needs. Monitor and support site performance, ensuring adherence to quality standards, mental health care protocols, and contract specifications. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with client leadership and staff, fostering collaboration through regular site visits and communication, especially around the integration of behavioral health services within the overall healthcare delivery model. Collaborate with other Regional Managers and cross-functional leaders to share best practices and drive operational improvements across sites, focusing on mental health and behavioral health integration into broader health services. Act as a liaison between Mediko leadership, site teams, and facility management, ensuring alignment on shared goals and outcomes, with a particular focus on behavioral health needs and addressing challenges in a correctional setting. Implement and oversee quality improvement processes, utilizing data analysis to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement in behavioral health services, alongside general healthcare delivery. Review site performance metrics, analyzing reports to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for corrective or preventative action, with particular emphasis on mental health care outcomes. Lead corrective action plans (CAPs), ensuring timely and effective remediation efforts while keeping all stakeholders informed, specifically focusing on improving behavioral health treatment and ensuring compliance with best practices. Support Health Services Administrators (HSAs) in tracking site staffing, vacancies, penalties, and liquidated damages, addressing any discrepancies, and ensuring that mental health staffing levels meet the facility's needs. Provide coaching and actionable feedback to Health Services Administrators (HSAs) and clinical teams, ensuring they meet site-specific goals related to both general healthcare and behavioral health care needs. Lead recruitment and retention efforts, focusing on identifying turnover drivers in behavioral health staff and minimizing attrition across assigned sites to maintain adequate staffing for mental health services. Assist in talent identification and development, working with site leadership to coach and support staff, particularly in the area of behavioral health care, to meet operational goals and improve patient care. Attend client meetings (monthly/quarterly), ensuring in-person presence when possible to strengthen relationships and foster collaboration, particularly regarding mental health and behavioral health service delivery. Proactively identify issues, risks, and opportunities, offering practical solutions or resources needed to achieve site and organizational goals, with a focus on improving behavioral health outcomes. Support ongoing professional development, identifying training needs for mental health professionals on-site, and ensuring effective delivery of training programs related to behavioral health protocols and operational teams' integration of these services. Participate in pre-bid meetings and proposal development as needed to support business development and expansion efforts, ensuring that behavioral health services are clearly addressed in RFPs and proposals. Perform other related duties as assigned. What we Ask of YOU: Valid state licensure or certification as an LPC, LCSW, etc in Virginia or Pennsylvania is required. A Master's degree in Counseling or a related discipline is preferred. Ability to provide supervision strongly preferred. A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in the healthcare industry, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or manager-level role, is preferred. 3-5 years of correctional healthcare or similar regulated environment is highly preferred. Experience with regulatory compliance, including familiarity with NCCHC, ACA, and other healthcare standards relevant to the correctional setting, is preferred. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, project management, and leading cross-functional teams to meet business goals. A track record of successfully driving operational efficiencies, improving patient care, and managing budgets effectively. Certification in Healthcare Management (e.g., FACHE, CPHQ, CHC, or similar), Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) or other relevant professional certifications is preferred. Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved) Travel minimum of up to 50%. Joining MEDIKO comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey: Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family Preferred Pharmacy Network options MDLIVE virtual Provider telehealth options Wellness program Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account options with company match Employer-paid Life Insurance Policy/AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage Optional Voluntary coverage for Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans Paid portion of Maternity Leaves Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 10 Holidays and flexible Floating Holidays Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Employee Referral Bonuses Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan Free Continuing Education Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized chains, service providers and retailers EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $93,362 - $120,000 Annual