Practice Manager - Behavioral Health - Tower Health : Job Details

Responsibilities:

Provides leadership, management and operational support within the assigned medical practice(s) to ensure achievement of the organization's strategic and operational plans by effectively managing human, financial and capital resources within the spirit of its missions and values. Assists in the overall management by coordinating resources to assure a high degree of safe, appropriate care and treatment for all patients; acts as role model and change agent. Coordinates activity to ensure appropriate charges are initiated to assist in maintaining operational viability. Works collaboratively with SCPA leadership in the evaluation of operations and the provision of services, problem resolution and initiates changes as necessary. This individual is responsible for ensuring physician participation and integration into the operations of the practice(s). This individual understands both the long-range goals and the short-term objectives and performance measures for SCPA, and remains focused on managing towards the objectives and standards.

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Education Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• Experieince in Behavioral Health required
• Experience and Skills 2+ years of experience in a community mental health center, managed care organization, FQHC, inpatient psychiatric facility or other setting that serves clientele with complex behavioral health needs (Required)
• Strong knowledge of managed care/other funding sources (in particular, Community Behavioral Health (CBH) including billing, contracting and regulatory requirements.
• Must be culturally competent to work with groups from diverse backgrounds and youth/adolescents.

Required Skills

• Billing in Medicaid Population
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Prepare & Give Presentations

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christophers Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christophers is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Womens Choice Award Best Childrens Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

About the Organization

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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