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Director of Primary Care-OBAT- INTERNAL ONLY 

Description

Richmond Behavioral Health is seeking a dependable and qualified Director to provide leadership and perform complex and advanced administrative work related to the operations of the RICH clinic, OBAT, care coordination, and peer recovery support services. This position provides administrative and clinical supervision to staff to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Essential Functions

Provides leadership and clinical and administrative supervision of staff; assists with the recruitment and selection of program staff; assigns, directs, trains and inspects the work of personnel; disciplines, coaches, counsels and evaluates staff performance; recommends suspensions, termination, promotion and demotion; develops staff schedules, monitors and approves leave, prepares and submits timesheets for payroll.

Organizes and directs the delivery of primary care services in the RICH integrated primary/behavioral health clinic; ensures that the delivery of primary care services is coordinated with other RBHA and community-based services providers and related client support systems.

Organizes and directs the delivery of office-based addiction treatment (OBATs) services within the RICH integrated primary/behavioral health clinic; ensures that the delivery of OBAT services is coordinated with other RBHA and community-based services providers and related client support systems.

Oversees the care coordination services within the RICH integrated primary/behavioral health clinic, particularly with regard to Virginia hospitals’ emergency departments serving individuals who are or have recently received services from the RBHA, plus specialty care services appointments and transfers and concurrent and collaborative care with other RBHA and community-based services providers and related client support systems.

Organizes and directs the delivery of peer recovery support services within the RICH integrated primary/behavioral health clinic and the development and supervision of the recognition communal supports provided for the divisional peer recovery support specialists; ensures that the delivery of peer recovery support services is coordinated with other RBHA and community-based services providers and related client support systems.

Assesses service utilization and productivity; reviews billing and reimbursement; monitors expenditures and implements financial efficiencies, performs unit-wide budget analyses and provides periodic budget reports for COO; provides consultation on difficult cases; conducts site visits as needed.

Monitors staff compliance with contracts, grants, and Authority policies and procedures; monitors and evaluates program operations, processes and activities for quality and regulatory and reimbursement compliance.

Assists with the various licensure and/or certification requirements for the services programs/facilities and/or coordination with the RBHA in-house pharmacy (e.g., DEA certification, Board of Pharmacy license). 

Assists in the development of revenue-generating activities; develops and monitors program budget and expenditures; makes budget adjustments as required; prepares and reviews invoices and reimbursement requests.

Monitors clinical and medical records, practices and the collection of data for compliance with regulatory, reimbursement and agency standards; reviews documentation for accuracy.

Prepares and submits reports; monitors and reports outcome measures related to grant-funded projects; maintains contracts and MOAs with community partners as necessary and appropriate.

Serves as a liaison to community partners; establishes and maintains community partnerships; assists with educating the community and service providers on program services.

Consults with other Authority directors, managers and supervisors to resolve inefficiencies in workflows and address barriers in services provision; participates in work groups and/or serves as chair on committees regarding service delivery; serves as a consultant to MH division staff regarding SUD treatment services for MH clients with addictive disorders; authorizes SUD treatment services with contracted providers.

Participates in regional and State meetings regarding development and status of programs.

Provides consultations and training as required.

 
Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge and principles of community-based behavioral health and integrated primary health care and psychotherapeutic assessment and brief treatment techniques; thorough knowledge of the theories and techniques of counseling, psychotherapy and crisis intervention; thorough knowledge of community resources and human services network; general knowledge of research techniques, methods and procedures; general knowledge of performance measurement criteria and techniques; general knowledge related to HIPAA and EHR; comprehensive knowledge of State and local licensure requirements, Medicaid regulations, confidentiality and consumer rights; ability to interpret and apply regulations; general knowledge of managed care systems; skill in maintaining medical records requirements and professional documentation; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, medical professionals, community partners, clients and the general public.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree with coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field and considerable experience supervising staff in a behavioral health setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a medical setting strongly preferred.

Special Requirements

This position Performs complex professional and difficult administrative work planning, organizing and supervising the operations of assigned programs, ensuring programs meet client needs within regulatory requirements, monitoring contracts, monitoring program budgets, preparing and maintaining files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position oversees the following programs: Primary Care; Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT); Care Coordination; and Peer Recovery Support Services. Supervision will be exercised over subordinate personnel. Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Planning, Development, Research, Evaluation & Substance Use Disorders.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Professional, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.                                                                                                         Care Coordination experience required ; certification preferred

Pre-screener and Qualified Mental Health Professional certifications. Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Open Date 9/26/2025  
Close Date  
About the Organization Join the Fearless!

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.

Our Mission:
RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.

Our Vision:
An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.

Our Values:
Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity

Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.

RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.

Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.  
Starting Salary Range $120,000  
EOE Statement Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

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