New Mexico Licensed Behavioral Health Director

Job Summary

Providing strategic leadership and oversight for Behavioral Health quality, the full-time Associate Director of Behavioral Health - Quality will manage accreditation, performance improvement, and quality analytics while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance clinical outcomes and care delivery in Albuquerque, NM.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and direct the Behavioral Health quality strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements
• Oversee quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and outcome measurement for the Behavioral Health programs
• Lead the quality team and manage quality components of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Public Health, or a closely related field
• Five years of post-graduate experience in behavioral health with a focus on clinical quality and performance improvement
• Experience with audit preparation, accreditation, and quality management methods
• Current New Mexico State independent licensure as a mental health counselor, social worker, or psychologist
• Certification for supervisor designation required by the next licensure renewal date