Job Description

Are you a visionary Behavioral Health Leader with a passion for delivering client centered programming and clinical excellence? American Indian Health and Family Services, a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) in Southwest Detroit is seeking a dynamic Behavioral Health Director (LMSW ) to join our behavioral health team ahead of the opening of our

New State-Of-The Art Facility, projected to be completed Summer 2027!

The ideal

Behavioral Health Director

candidate will have current LMSW licensure in Michigan in order to supervise and manage all activities of the Behavioral Health Department within the framework of the established philosophy, objectives and policies of the agency. The ideal candidate will be a compliance driven leader with a strong focus on safety, quality and integrity, responsible for providing day to day leadership; oversight of treatment services; facilitate program development, implementation and evaluation of clinical programming; delivery of treatment services; participation in agency administrative responsibilities; and the ongoing management and successful administration of the Behavioral Health Department.



This full time, direct hire opportunity includes a

Comprehensive Benefit Program:

15 Paid holidays per year, plus paid bereavement and paid jury duty leave (effective immediately) Generous Paid Combined Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave (Available after 30 days) Health, Dental, & Vision Coverage (No employee cost for single BlueCross Network, Delta Dental & Vision, all available after 30 days) Agency paid Life Insurance 403(b) 50% Match Program upto $5,000 annually (eligible after 30 days) Educational Assistance Program (after 1 year)

In addition, we are offering a Net Signing Bonus of upto $3,500.00;

with $1,500.00 net bonus paid upon a favorable (90) Day Performance Review and an additional $2,000.00 net paid bonus with continued favorable Performance Review at 270 days (9 months).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

include the following:



Provides clinical supervision to and oversees direct services by Behavioral Health Therapists, including Licensed Masters of Social Work, Limited Licensed Masters of Social Work, Master Level Social Work Candidate Interns, Limited Licensed Professional Counselors & Certified Addiction Counselors.

Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operations of the services, including, but not limited to, measures and effectiveness of achieving operational performance as defined in the strategic plan. Participates in case management meetings.

Acts as Site Placement Coordinator for the MSW Internship Program with the University of Michigan's School of Social Work and other college and University MSW or PsyD placements.

Maintains direct practice client caseload minimum of 16 hours per month.

Works closely with client and/or client's family to advocate and create linkage with other community resources regarding complex client and or family needs involving coordination of clinical care with other community agencies.

Update, coordinate, and manage the department clinic schedule.

Provides day-to-day leadership including advice, guidance, direction and authorization to achieve the clinical and administrative goals and objectives of the department.

Cultivates positive relationships with and maintains an environment of collaboration/integration at all levels of the organization. Participate in facility wide activities related to Behavioral Health.

Participates in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.

Directly work with the Medical Director to facilitate integrative care services.

Ensures that all activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, CARF and AAAHC standards, and all laws governing healthcare operations.

Hire and train departmental staff.

Represents the agency in the external professional community.

Works with substance abuse counselors and assist with client referrals to rehabilitation centers or treatment programs.

Collaborates with staff and volunteers as necessary to coordinate care, based on patient and family needs.

Educates Behavioral Health providers in regards to state, federals and other assistance programs.

Acts as a patient advocate and communication link with other community resources. Provides case management for complex clients with multiple needs.

Coordinates care with other community agencies, building strong referral relationships, based on the needs of the clients served.

Develops internal case records systems, audits and insures patient's charts are accurate. Prepares other records and reports as requested by the supervisor.

Assists in the development and implementation of new services and programs.

Must be able to take detailed chart notes and Utilize SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) note in all patient charts.

Oversees all departmental grants and projects, develop related budgets, apply for grants and other types of funding.

Conducts Quality Improvement departmental reviews, reports and projects.

Facilitate quarterly Peer Reviews in accordance to agency guidelines.

Must learn and utilize Electronic Health Records, IHS RMPS BH package, and suicide reporting.

Must be able to immediately inform Chief Operating Officer of any potential or actual malpractice claims and adverse actions taking by any licensing/credentialing body.

Participates in the interviewing, hiring and firing process of departmental staff.

Assists with all legal, licensing, regulatory, and certification activities as needed.

Attend all leadership meetings.

Attend all grantor meetings and necessary training.

Other Duties as assigned.



Education, Experience, & Qualifications:


Licensure in the state of Michigan either as LMSW or LPC. Master's Degree in Health Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, or other related field from an accredited university, LMSW preferred. Proven experience, minimum 3 years, in a similar role required. Thorough knowledge of social work principles, substance abuse intervention techniques and practices and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of behavior and psychosocial issues, their diagnosis and treatment, and overall understanding of behavioral health programming. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics, a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, resources in the community, laws, regulations and policies which govern the program, methods and principles of case work supervision and training. Ability to supervise, train or instruct lower level social workers, students or interns in the program, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the caseload and their families as well as civic, legal, medical, social and religious organizations. Demonstrated grant writing, implementation and management required. Experience working with native children and families preferred, experience working with substance abuse prevention and treatment on a one-to-one basis and in group settings. Must be self-directed. Must be able to maintain confidentiality, handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally. Valid MI Chauffeur's license; other credential or licenses must be kept current and consistent with applicable regulations. Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, Monday through Friday. Ability to promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle. Ability to apply proficient understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.

Other Requirements:

Familiarity and/or experience working with the Native American community; respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of a diverse Native American community, as well as an ability to work with other racially, culturally and ethnically diverse populations.



NATIVE AMERICAN/AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE IN HIRING WILL BE APPLIED AS DEFINED IN THE INDIAN PREFERENCE ACT (TITLE 25, U.S. CODE SECTIONS 472 AND 473).