Behavioral Health Director jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Behavioral Health Director oversees the study and treatment of patients with emotional, mental, or psychological disorders. Develops, implements, and updates strategic initiatives, programs, and services. Being a Behavioral Health Director manages and directs the operations of behavioral health services. Uses knowledge of behavioral health research and trends to ensure the department's practices are up-to-date and effective. Additionally, Behavioral Health Director establishes training programs and supports and supervises staff. Ensures all behavioral health operations comply with clinical guidelines and regulations. Requires an advanced degree in psychology or related field. Typically reports to top management. The Behavioral Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Behavioral Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Medical Director - Mental & Behavioral Health
  • CenCal Health
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
    • Serve as a member of the senior leadership team and participate in strategic planning efforts.
    • Develop, implement, manage and improve the delivery of integrated care management and care coordination services as it relates to mental and behavioral health.
    • Makes UM decisions for prior, retro authorizations and appeals; approves/denies or offers medical alternatives according to CenCal Health medical review criteria, conducts peer to peer consultations with providers, support and participate in State Fair Hearing cases, develops UM policies and procedures in coordination with Health Services staff
    • In collaboration with the Director of Behavioral Health, ensures the appropriate and timely use of UM criteria and guidelines and medical policy in the administration of treatment to CenCal Health members. Develops mental and behavioral health medical policies and clinical programs to support members and providers, consistent with CenCal’s mission to the community.
    • Support care coordination staff with specialized knowledge of chronic co-morbid condition management, care integration, transitions, referral management, and all other aspects of care management and care coordination as it relates to mental and behavioral health ensuring that activities meet current Medi-Cal, Medicare and generally accepted standards.
    • Use data effectively to drive performance improvement. Support data driven strategies/initiatives.  Take an active role in developing data collection and analytics capabilities.
    • Assist the mental and behavioral health Case Managers and Utilization Review Managers in identifying and implementing services appropriate to an individual member’s plan of care.
    • Identify member and community populations needing improvements in health care access, preventive care, care coordination and develops methods for population health monitoring
    • Perform clinical quality of care reviews and investigations.
    • Serve as a clinical subject matter expert in mental and behavioral health for other CenCal Health departments.
    • Establish and maintains working relationships with providers, provider organizations and other stakeholders that support contracting, provider relations, marketing and other organizational goals and objectives
    • Represent CenCal Health in community initiatives and collaborative efforts as assigned.
    • Stay current with State and Federal mandates and benefits to ensure CenCal Health Services Department is in full compliance. This includes oversight of delegated entities/providers
    • Comply with all CenCal Health safety requirements.
    • Adhere to all CenCal Health employee policies and procedures, and meet required performance standards
    • Ensure appropriate confidentiality of data and findings
    • Develop and enhance professional mental and behavioral health medical community relationships including communications with similar Health Plan organizations
    • Strategic Orientation- Actively participate in the development and execution of strategic and operating plans. Responsible for analysis, detailed plans, and defining measures of success for the MH/BH programs of Health Services, as well as participation in other health plan and system activities. 
    • Relationship Management – Responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships and credibility with key constituencies, including all elements of CenCal’s delivery system, key clients, network providers, medical and pharmacy vendors, etc.
    • Affiliate Performance – Strong collaboration with executives responsible for each affiliate’s strategic and operating initiatives in the areas of mental and behavioral health medical-related operations, including quality of care and effective cost management.
    • Leadership Development – Contribute to leadership development of CenCal’s physician medical management team and related clinical management/staff at CenCal Health, including establishing a leadership climate that contributes to a highly engaged and diverse workforce committed to CenCal’s Vision, Mission and Values.
    • Community and Industry Involvement - Maintain a visible leadership role in appropriate civic, professional and industry related organizations.
    • Policies and Procedures – In collaboration with Director of MH/BH, development and maintenance of all departmental operational and service policies and procedures aligned with company objectives.
    • Innovation and Special Projects – Serves as medical lead in design and development of mental and behavioral health innovative programs and special projects that reduce administrative burdens and/or improve the quality of care, provider satisfaction or member satisfaction.

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Director of Clinical Services
  • 360 Behavioral Health
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Director of Clinical Services $93,500K-$100,000K- Based on experience $10,000 Sign-on bonus Relocation assistance bonus Your Role as Director of Clinical Services As a Director of Clinical Services (D...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Behavioral Health Operations Manager
  • CenCal Health
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionLooking for a career that makes a difference in people’s lives? CenCal Health is a locally-run, not-for-profit health plan that serves nearly 180,000 people, with offices in both Sa...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Behavioral Health Community Integration Specialist
  • CenCal Health
  • Santa Barbara, CA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Main Office - Santa Barbara, CA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Master's Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Category: Behavioral Health DescriptionAnnual Salary R...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Recovery Coach (Mental Health Worker) F/T, P/T, On Call
  • Crestwood Behavioral Health
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Title: Recovery Coach (Entry-Level Mental Health Worker) Overnights Job Duties: The Recovery Coach (Level Mental Health Worker) is responsible for assisting in the provision of the therapeutic milieu ...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Behavioral Health Care Coordination Supervisor- Remote Option
  • CenCal Health
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Duties and Responsibilities Major Duties & Responsibilities (include, but not limited to): Supervises daily BH Care Coordination operations and staffing. Assists in the oversight and training of BH Ca...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Psychologist
  • Chumash Enterprises
  • Santa Ynez, CA
  • At the direction of the Behavioral Health Director, and in his/her absence, performs clinical assistance to behavioral h...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Psychologist (PsyD & PhD) - 100% Remote or Hybrid - Goleta, CA
  • Lifestance Health
  • Goleta, CA
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist Young Adult - Outpatient
  • Mindpath Health
  • Goleta, CA
  • Overview: Salary: $96,000+ *Offered salary can vary, depending on licensure and experience. Who We Are Mindpath College ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychologist- Top Market Pay - Goleta, CA
  • Lifestance Health
  • Goleta, CA
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychologist- Competitive Pay - Goleta, CA
  • Lifestance Health
  • Goleta, CA
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychologist- Annual Stock Award - Goleta, CA
  • Lifestance Health
  • Goleta, CA
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Keeper Dangerous Animals
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Benefits: Guest Passes Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Zoo Day Conservation Day Voluntary Plans av...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recovery Coach (Mental Health Worker) F/T, P/T, On Call
  • Crestwood Behavioral Health
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work w...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Santa Barbara (Spanish: Santa Bárbara) is the county seat of Santa Barbara County in the U.S. state of California. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been promoted as the "American Riviera". As of 2014, the city had an estimated population of 91,196, up from 88,410 in 2010, making it the second most populous city in the county after Santa Maria. The contig...
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Income Estimation for Behavioral Health Director jobs
$130,690 to $178,671
Santa Barbara, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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