**Primary City/State:**

Tucson, Arizona

**Department Name:**

Admin-PSY-Clinic

**Work Shift:**

Day

**Job Category:**

Clinical Support

A network with resources for leaders with vision. Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.

We are an innovative team with a regional and national reputation as a Department of excellence in behavioral health clinical services, education, and research. We have robust clinical and training programs in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, telehealth, child psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction medicine, and interventional psychiatry. We are proud to highlight our state-of-the-art facilities that support the innovative work taking place at South Campus and the award-winning Whole Health Clinic. Given the breadth and scope of the Department, there is tremendous opportunities for you to develop your leadership, financial, and operational skills.

​This is an exciting opportunity to co-lead a large department with both hospital based clinics and community based clinics. As an Associate Director Behavioral Health, you will be involved at every aspect of finance, clinical operations, educational programs, and research. You will share administrative duties such as reports to monitor productivity, financial reporting, developing new initiatives, ensuring clinical operations are meeting external agency metrics (JCAHO, CMS, etc.), interviewing faculty candidates, participation in overseeing budgets, and more!

The ideal candidate will have a **minimum of 3 years management experience in a healthcare setting** (see minimum qualification section below for full details), including **e** **xtensive knowledge of business and non-clinical / clinical support functions in healthcare** , and a **bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field** .

This is a full-time day position, working 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday (there may be a little flexibility with the start time, if reasonable - recruiter will discuss). Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 800-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 700 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will ensure that business, ancillary services, and operational processes are efficient, cost effective, meet University of Arizona (UA) and Banner requirements, and improve physician and patient satisfaction. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the direction of the clinical and financial activities of a high-volume, fast-paced clinical division(s). This position is expected to actively participate in the development and implementation of short and long-term division business planning in conjunction with the Division Chief(s) and Department Administration. This position is jointly responsible for the financial health of the Division's clinical operations.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assist in the oversight of business operations for the Division(s) within the Department.

2. Under the direction of Division Chief(s), assist in the development and implementation of division business/strategic planning documents. Conduct market analysis, analyze industry trends and recommend business strategies. Carry out these initiatives to ensure division growth and alignment with Department goals.

3. Under the direction of the Division Chief(s), assist in faculty recruitment, including development of the financial proforma, appointment process, credentialing and other related hiring requirements.

4. Develop and monitor administrative infrastructure to support division(s) operations to include staffing levels, compensation plan, organizational development, recruitment and retention as well as team building.

5. Provide monthly management report to Department Administrator and management team.

6. Develop, implement, evaluate, and monitor business operating policies, procedures, and management tools in accordance with UA/Banner standards and guidelines.

7. Investigate and resolve provider complaints, concerns, or issues as needed.

8. Work with Banner leadership to develop and implement processes for new and existing programs and systems to maximize efficiency and revenue.

9. This position interacts with all levels of management and employees, both internally and externally, which includes business, non-clinical and clinical support function leaders, and recruiters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a strong knowledge of business, non-clinical and clinical support functions as normally obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

Three years of management experience in a healthcare setting; or, seven years of progressive management experience in a healthcare setting with extensive knowledge of academic hospital and physician practice operations. Extensive knowledge of business, non-clinical and clinical support functions in healthcare is required. Must demonstrate excellent human relations, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.

Experience using computers, word processing, spreadsheet and database software required.

Employees working at BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong physician relationship development skills. Familiarity with graduate medical education operations and policies. Demonstrated management/leadership, decision-making, and critical thinking skills. Proven verbal and written communication skills. Ability to set and communicate priorities, effectively planning and organizing the work of the group. Experience with budgeting, planning, reporting, and business systems. Ability to develop, interpret, implement, evaluate and monitor financial documents, analyses and policies and procedures. Ability to work independently. Lead by setting an appropriate example and manage stressful situations and change effectively while fostering teamwork. Willingness to perform a wide variety of tasks is necessary to succeed in this position.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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