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Partnership for Strong Families is seeking a Director of Utilization Management to oversee service authorizations and the Certified Behavioral Health Assessment (CBHA) process, ensuring that services for children are producing desired outcomes and are achieving permanency and for managing a team of individuals who serve to make direct connections between the needs of the community’s children and families and the providers that meet those needs. This position is also responsible for the continuous quality improvement and data analytics associated with the Utilization Management (UM) units and may serve in other such capacities outside of these units. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Information Technology and Utilization Management.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide direct supervision of professional and administrative positions assigned to the Utilization Management Department.
- Analyze and report Utilization Management data for use in budget analyses, staffing and service allocation considerations, quality improvement, and performance measure analyses.
- Track, manage, and report on department spending, based on the annually approved departmental budget, which includes collaborating with the Finance Department to review spending and allocations.
- Assist with developing specifications and system operation, efficiencies, and maintenance for data capturing systems used within the Utilization Management Department.
- Lead the Quality Improvement process within UM, providing input and observations to management staff and the Quality Operations units regarding behavioral health provider performance.
- Review utilization of behavioral health and supportive services provided in in-home and outpatient settings to ensure the maximization of resources.
What You Bring:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in related human services or human behavioral field or equivalent; Master’s degree in the like preferred.
- Experience: Four (4) years of relevant experience in child welfare, behavioral health, or related field, to include two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; some experience in a Utilization Management function; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certification as a State of Florida Child Professional preferred.
- Licensed Mental Health Professional preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.
The Ideal Candidate is:
- Knowledgeable of community resources, DCF Protective Investigations, and Child Welfare Dependency process.
- Has strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
- Capable of self-management and maintaining productivity without constant supervision.
- Possess strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
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Salary Range: $68,390 to $71,809 annually
Location: Gainesville, FL
PSF is an EEO/ADA/VP/Drug Free employer.
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