Mgr Behavioral Health

Job Description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Manager Behavioral Health you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Corpus Christi Medical Center, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Manager Behavioral Health where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Manages resources and provides leadership to accomplish departmental goals involving clinical aspects, i.e., Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors, Activity Therapist. The Manager of Inpatient services supervises care for all inpatient programs.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS: Collaborates effectively, courteously, and professionally with physicians, nurses, patients’ families and other clinical disciplines in decisions regarding each patient’s nursing care. Attends monthly Leadership meetings as appropriate.

What qualifications you will need:

Experience: Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Three (3) years of progressive management experience with at least six (6) years of hospital experience preferred.

Education: Graduate of accredited school of social work or licensed professional counseling and with a current licensure as a LMSW or LPC in the State of Texas.

Special Qualifications: Ability to communicate verbally, non‑verbally and in writing, i.e., email, in an effective manner. Ability to successfully manage stress. Has adopted and exhibits Customer Service Behaviors. Must be able to interact appropriately with patients and peers. Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Licensure in the appropriate mental health field as required.

• Knowledge of growth and development over the life‑span and its implications on performing procedures.
• Ability to assess data on patient records and orders in order to determine age‑related factors to consider.
• Ability to communicate to patients in age‑appropriate manner and to appropriately involve significant others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.