Behavioral Health Therapy Clinical Administrator

Summary

Join the Central California Alliance for Health as the Behavioral Health Therapy Clinical Administrator! This hybrid position offers clinical leadership in behavioral health therapy, including ABA and other evidence-based interventions. You will oversee program development and delivery, build stakeholder relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires expertise in BHT, authorization management, and quality improvement. Travel to various service counties is expected. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in behavioral health therapy and relevant certifications.

Requirements

• Possession and continued maintenance of current and unrestricted certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and a minimum of four years of experience working as a certified BCBA/BCBA-D in behavioral health therapy in a managed care setting or similar healthcare environment, which included treatment planning and management and program management/project lead experience
• Possession and continued maintenance of a current and unrestricted Clinical Psychology (Psy.D or Ph.D.) license issued by the State of California and a minimum of four years of experience in behavioral health therapy, including four years of ABA, in a managed care setting or similar healthcare environment, which included treatment planning and management and program management/project lead experience
• Knowledge of: The principles and practices of behavioral health therapy, including treatment planning and case management
• Knowledge of: The principles and practices of data collection and data management related to utilization and quality of medical care
• Knowledge of: The principles and practices of clinical research and assessment
• Ability to: Build trust and rapport with the local provider community and other health plans
• Ability to: Utilize good judgment, communication, and tact when interacting with health care providers, members and other stakeholders
• Ability to: Maintain knowledge of the medical communities and Behavioral and Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder communities within the Alliance service area counties
• Ability to: Analyze and interpret legal, regulatory, and contractual language and guidelines, and legislative and regulatory directives

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership of Health Services functional areas, such as Behavioral Health Therapy (BHT), including applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based behavioral interventions, Non-Specialty Mental Health Care, Utilization Management, Care Management, and Quality
• Oversee the development and delivery of Behavioral Health Therapy, including developing, establishing, and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and participating in all aspects of regulatory compliance related to Behavioral Health
• Review and manage authorizations for BHT care plans, including the ability to modify or decline BHT authorizations as needed
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including school leadership and key school district partners, fostering effective collaboration to enhance service delivery
• Oversee the development, delivery, and quality improvement of behavioral health therapy programs, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, workgroups, and committees to drive organizational goals
• Act as the organization's go-to expert for BHT, developing and maintaining ongoing BHT training programs, ensuring staff are up-to-date on the latest evidence-based practices and treatment approaches

Preferred Qualifications

Possession and continued maintenance of a current and unrestricted certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/BCBA-D) issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) may substitute for two years of the required experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Ample Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(a) Retirement Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Robust Health and Wellness Program
• Onsite EV Charging Stations