Behavioral health practice manager

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Behavioral Health Practice Manager, where you will lead and coordinate comprehensive behavioral health services to promote mental well-being and improve patient outcomes. This pivotal role involves overseeing business operations, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care within a supportive, innovative environment. Your expertise will drive program development, streamline workflows, and foster a compassionate approach to behavioral health treatment across diverse populations, including children.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in mental health care and possess strong leadership skills, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a thriving organization dedicated to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the behavioral health practice, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to clinical standards.
• Supervise clinical staff including therapists, counselors, case managers, and support personnel, fostering professional development and team cohesion.
• Oversee patient intake processes, conduct assessments, and coordinate individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), applied behavior analysis (ABA), and motivational interviewing.
• Manage and verify clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring accuracy in medical records, coding (CPT, ICD-9/10), and billing procedures.
• Coordinate crisis intervention efforts and crisis management protocols to ensure patient safety during emergencies or acute episodes.
• Facilitate the development of group therapy sessions, couples sessions as well as individual therapy by connecting with the community, local and state organizations.
• Implement data collection strategies for clinical research initiatives and quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education or psychology/public health/social work.
• Extensive experience working with children, individuals with disabilities—including developmental disabilities—and diverse populations requiring behavioral management.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, clinical counseling techniques including CBT and applied behavior analysis (ABA), and familiarity with HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to lead teams effectively while maintaining a compassionate approach to patient care; excellent organizational skills for managing medical records and documentation.
• Must be outgoing, energetic and ability to socialize and communicate effectively.
• Join us to lead compassionate behavioral health services that truly make a difference! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing meaningful care that transforms lives through innovative practices and dedicated teamwork.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• Houston, TX 77056 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77056 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77056