Behavioral Health Mgr

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, a subsidiary of Massachusetts General Hospital, is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is hiring for a Behavioral Health Manager.  In this role you will oversee clinical aspects of the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of a comprehensive, collaborative interdisciplinary outpatient practice and hospital crisis behavioral health teams. While also providing consultation to staff nurses, medical staff and interdisciplinary colleagues.

This position will provide education to individuals, families, groups and communities to promote knowledge, understanding and optimal functioning across the wellness-illness continuum.
Our Behavioral Health Manager conducts behavioral health assessments, providing behavioral health counseling and resource referrals.

Located on the beautiful Seacoast of New Hampshire, we are an hour drive south to Boston and north to Portland.  In 2021, US News & World Report, ranked NH as the fourth best state to reside.  The Seacoast region, with its natural beauty, history and easy access to many outdoor activities, is one of the most desirable areas to live in New Hampshire.  Lifestyle in the Seacoast encourages a true work/life balance. 

We require five years of experience in a behavioral health setting with a minimum of two years of supervisory experience, along with demonstrated ability as an effective change agent.Knowledge of effective strategies in evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery with a focus on quality and safety required.

Master’s degree in relevant behavioral health field such as social work, marriage and family therapy or mental health counseling with appropriate NH state licensure, LICSW or LMFT or LMHC or LADC or Psychologist or psychiatric APRN.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.