About Us:
Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.
Job Summary:
The Behavioral Health Special Projects Lead will oversee and coordinate the implementation of major quality and research-driven initiatives/programs designed to improve the delivery of care and improve access to services. Assists providers and staff in developing new or modifying operational/clinical practices utilizing evidence based, best practice behavioral health care; works with managers to correlate/analyze data trends and data reports for evaluating outcomes of interventions and participates in the design and implementation of new programs/initiatives.
Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Functions as an expert resource and subject matter expert for new and existing behavioral health policies and best practices.
- Creates and conducts a variety of trainings related to various behavioral health grants and/or accreditations.
- Provides consultant services in a clinical practice by utilizing industry knowledge and provides guidance on department wide processes and workflows.
- Participates in the development and implementation of quality focused initiatives while simultaneously auditing and monitoring their progress.
- Collaborates with department representatives to develop and implement new programs.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
- 5-7 years of experience required, preferably in at least two of the following areas: social work, nursing, psychology, and/or other behavioral health field
- 2+ years of process improvement experience in behavioral health preferred
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Ability to provide strong customer service and excellence in healthcare setting
- Proficient in MS Office, Excel and Word
- Positive attitude with an eye for detail
- Willing to travel to SE Michigan locations
- Demonstrates team experience, leadership skills, collaborative approach to solving problems and proven successes in implementation of team goals.
- Must have strong organizational skills.
- Effective communication methods and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrates ability to work within tight deadlines and timelines, with proven experience in meeting goals on time.
Safety Requirements:
- Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures
Working Conditions/Schedules:
- 40-hour work week, hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department. Additional hours may be required
Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer
