Manager of Behavioral Health
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About the job
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.
CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account ( https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/ )and search the "Find Jobs" report.
Work Shift
Day Shift
Time Type
Full time
Department
CC013125 Behavioral Health
Summary
Full Time
Additional Information
Collaborates with the leadership team of assigned patient care areas to ensure the goals and objectives of patient care delivery are aligned with strategic business and financial objectives. Accountable for the daily operations of a multi-provider service and provides day-to-day oversight of clinical management activities and staff.
Required Education
High school diploma or GED or equivalent
Recommended Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Work Experience
5 years of relevant experience with HS/GED; or 7 years of experience in lieu of a HS Diploma/GED. Demonstrated readiness through either prior leadership experience, or, for internal candidates, successful completion of the ASPIRE program.
Recommended Work Experience
Leadership - 4 years of progressively responsible leadership experience preferred.
Required Certifications
Recommended Certifications
Description
- Provides leadership, management, direction, training and guidance for staff and day-to-day clinic/service operations.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and rules of accrediting bodies by continually monitoring the service and facility operations and programs and initiating required changes or improvements.
- Uses project management skills to establish and maintain project timelines and monitor progress; suggests and recommends innovative alternative solutions for problems increasing patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Hires, directs, coaches and monitors the performance of all direct reports, to develop and maintain a high performance team that meets organizational and department goals.
- Manages performance by assessing competency and providing constructive feedback for annual performance evaluations.
- Role models professional growth and continuous development through participation in professional seminars, workshops, and affiliations keeping abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
From Arkansas Children's's job posting, checked Oct 24, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Arkansas Children's
Pediatric health system with two hospitals, in Little Rock and Springdale, plus clinics and a research institute, caring for children from birth to age 21 (source: Arkansas Children's, About Us, opens in a new tab) in Arkansas. Source: Arkansas Children's, About Us
Based in Little Rock, ARHires in ArkansasPay on its listings: posted on most listings
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