Director of Behavioral Health Psychiatrist | Central Health network | Austin, TX
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Job description
Make a difference as a leader with Central Health's Behavioral Health team
I’m reaching out to introduce an exceptional leadership opportunity with Central Health in Austin, Texas: Director of Behavioral Health.
Central Health is dedicated to improving the health of Travis County residents who are most in need, working to ensure access to high-quality, equitable healthcare for people who might otherwise face significant barriers to care. This is an opportunity to join an organization where the work directly connects to the health and well-being of the Austin community.
As Director of Behavioral Health, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for behavioral health initiatives, help shape programs and partnerships, and work collaboratively with clinical, community, and organizational leaders to expand access to effective behavioral healthcare. It’s a highly visible role for a leader who wants to combine executive leadership with meaningful community impact.
Why consider this opportunity?
- Mission-driven leadership: Help advance behavioral health services for individuals and communities who experience significant healthcare disparities.
- Meaningful impact: Shape programs and strategies that can make a tangible difference in the lives of patients, families, and the broader Central Texas community.
- Executive-level influence: Work with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to strengthen behavioral health services and partnerships.
- Competitive compensation: Central Health offers an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain exceptional leadership talent.
- Austin, Texas: Join a dynamic and growing healthcare community in one of the country’s most vibrant cities.
This position offers the chance to bring your behavioral health expertise and leadership experience to an organization with a strong public-service mission — while having a meaningful voice in the future of behavioral healthcare across the region.
I would welcome the opportunity to share more about the position, Central Health, and what makes this a compelling leadership opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
Diagnose and treat diseases, disorders and injuries based on patient’s medical history and results of physical assessment and refer patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
Prescribe medications and therapies for treatment and preventive care.
Instruct patients and their families regarding procedures performed, home care, and follow-up visits.
Direct professional and ancillary health care staff during treatment of patients.
Respond to inquiries from staff and patients regarding preventive health and treatments.
Compile patient medical data including health history, treatment plans, results of physical examination, etc. and record in electronic medical record.
Report required information including deaths and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend and coordinate high standards of medical practice.
Perform other duties as assigned.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Directly effect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care.
Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.
Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff.
Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.
Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent CommUnityCare in a highly professional manner at all times.
Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all company policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
Complete all mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials/licensure.
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency program
Board certified or board eligible
Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas
Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse and/or underserved populations preferred