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Chief Behavioral Health Officer
Job Description
Chief Behavioral Health Officer
Department: Behavioral Health Services
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: All Behavioral Health Services Staff
Overview
The Chief Behavioral Health Officer is responsible for providing psychiatric care to FCHC patients, supervising Behavioral Health Services and Care Teams (including Medication Assisted Treatment support), and managing behavioral health-related grants and community partnerships.
Core Values & Service Standards
- Demonstrates commitment to FCHC mission, vision, and core values (accountability, courtesy, excellence, flexibility, integrity, respect)
- Maintains strong customer service orientation and professional conduct
- Promotes cultural competency and inclusion
- Ensures adherence to safety and HIPAA standards
Clinical Leadership
- Provides psychiatric care to patients age 16 and above
- Conducts psychiatric evaluations and medication management
- Offers behavioral health consultations and emergency services
- Facilitates patient hospitalizations when needed
- Manages disability assessments and community resource referrals
Program Management
- Develops and implements behavioral health strategies aligned with organizational objectives
- Ensures department productivity goals are met
- Oversees safety, quality, patient experience, and regulatory compliance
- Directs daily activities and personnel for Behavioral Health Services
- Maintains and expands behavioral health service offerings
Team Supervision
- Leads regular team meetings for care coordination
- Provides individual supervision and performance evaluation
- Monitors continuing education and staff development
- Optimizes clinic coverage and scheduling
- Serves as clinical consultant to behavioral health team
Administrative Leadership
- Participates in organizational planning and policy development
- Coordinates with other departments (Pharmacy, Operations, Medical)
- Manages behavioral health program credentialing
- Implements quality improvement initiatives
- Maintains community partnerships and grant relationships
Qualifications
- Licensed physician in Missouri with current DEA/BNDD numbers
- Board certified in Psychiatry
- Completed accredited psychiatry residency program
- Medicare/Medicaid provider enrollment
- Minimum 5 years psychiatric experience
- Urban healthcare experience preferred
- Active professional memberships preferred
Working Relationships
- Internal: Executive leadership, department directors, and all staff
- External: Patients, community agencies, healthcare partners, educational institutions, and regulatory bodies
Continuing Education
- Maintains active professional development
- Meets Missouri State Board of Registration continuing education requirements
Meet Your Recruiter
Carter Helland
Project Coordinator
Born and raised in Washougal, WA, Carter moved across the river to Portland, OR, to attend the Portland State University. He is pursuing his undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management and expected to graduate in June of 2025. Growing up in a large family, he was provided with a vibrant sense of community and importance through shared experiences, support systems, and diverse personalities. Carter has always been passionate to help underserved communities and making a positive impact on people's lives. He is excited to be part of UHC Solutions to continue developing new skills, build relationships, and work as a team to continue to make a positive difference.
Outside of the office, Carter can be found with family and friends, tending to his animals, out in the wilderness camping, cheering on the Portland Pickles and Portland Winterhawks, and floating the Washougal River.
