Deaf and Hard of Hearing Director / Behavioral Health

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Director / Behavioral Health

Type : Regular

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

This position is responsible for directing statewide mental health and substance abuse services for individuals who are deaf and / or hard of hearing.

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, healthcare management or general business / public administration. five to seven years’ experience in prior management positions with comparable responsible as determined by the corporation.

Be Fluent in sign language, as determined by a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) score of Advanced Plus or better.

This position requires you to live in NC, but can live anywhere in the state! Travel is required within the state a few times a month.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, healthcare management or general business / public administration, required.
• Graduate degree (MBA or MHA) preferred.
• Prefer 3-5 years of experience in prior management positions with comparable responsibly as determined by the corporation.
• P&L Management Experience
• Valid driver's license including personal vehicle insurance coverage.
• Must maintain proficiency in the professional field if licensure and maintenance of credentials is a part of professional certification.
• Must be fluent in American Sign Language as determined by a Sign Language Proficiency rating of Advanced or higher.

Operational Leadership :

Creates and communicates a compelling vision that motivates others; conveys the purpose and importance of the corporate vision and mission;

links department, team and individual initiatives to those of the organization

• Measures staff satisfaction with services and organizational performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Maintains a constant focus on efforts to improve performance, quality, and efficiency of work process and services provided.
• Manages contract(s) and budget with the state
• Represents the RHA DHH program in the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind community.
• Travel to offices around the state, at least monthly staff meetings.

Financial Performance :

• Develops, implements, monitors, and analyzes the unit budget.
• Responsible for managing operational P&L and making decisions based on financial performance
• Reviews financial reports monthly and involves other unit staff, service users, and personal outcome data in the budgeting, revenue and expenditure process
• Ensures all billing is accurate and submitted within specified time lines.
• Reviews receivables monthly to determine needed actions

Strategic Growth :

• Pursues opportunities for growth and development of new business for RHA.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with Local Management Entities (LMEs) and private case managers.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with DHHS DMH / DD / SUS leadership and contract managers.
• All other duties as assigned.

INDBH

Pre-employment screening :

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees :

• Payactiv : early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health / Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs : Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training : Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• contract / contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA :

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and / or substance use needs live their best lives.

Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.