Behavioral Health Supervisor in Bristol, Virginia at Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems

Behavioral Health Supervisor – Integrated Primary Care
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. (SVCHS) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Behavioral Health Supervisor to lead the integration of behavioral health services within a primary care setting at our Bristol Community Health Center location. This is a hybrid position eligible for up to 2 days per week remote work.

This position combines clinical practice, team leadership, and care coordination. The Behavioral Health Supervisor provides behavioral health assessment and outpatient treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, supervises the Behavioral Health Care Manager, and works closely with primary care providers to address patients’ behavioral health and medical needs through an integrated care model.

A fully licensed behavioral health provider is preferred. However, candidates who are actively working toward independent licensure under an approved supervision arrangement may be considered.

Salary Range (based on licensure and experience): $55,000 - $75,000 per year

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care

• Provide behavioral health screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and outpatient therapy.
• Deliver individual, family, and group behavioral health services within the provider’s education, credentials, and scope of practice.
• Provide age-appropriate services to patients across the lifespan, from children through older adults.
• Evaluate patients for behavioral health concerns, functional limitations, safety risks, and appropriate levels of care.
• Provide crisis assessment, safety planning, referrals, and care coordination when clinically indicated.
• Help patients reduce symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and manage behavioral or emotional concerns associated with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, chronic pain, and hypertension.
• Establish measurable treatment goals and monitor patient progress and outcomes.
• Connect patients and families with appropriate community, specialty behavioral health, substance use treatment, and social support resources.

Integrated Behavioral Health Services

• Manage and support the effective integration of behavioral health services at the assigned site.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, nursing staff, care management staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Assist primary care providers with recognizing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating behavioral health concerns within an integrated primary care environment.
• Provide timely behavioral health consultation and recommendations to primary care providers.
• Conduct same-day exam-room consultations when the Behavioral Health Care Manager is unavailable or when a patient presents with elevated clinical or safety concerns.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, case consultation, team meetings, and population health initiatives.
• Promote coordinated, patient-centered care through timely communication and appropriate follow-up.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient access, clinical workflows, service quality, and behavioral health outcomes at the site.

Supervision and Leadership

• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and performance oversight to the Behavioral Health Care Manager.
• Establish clear expectations and support the Behavioral Health Care Manager’s professional development, accountability, and effectiveness.
• Monitor behavioral health workflows, referrals, documentation, follow-up activities, and coordination of services.
• Serve as a behavioral health resource for clinical and administrative staff.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based practices, organizational policies, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Communicate operational, clinical, or patient-safety concerns to appropriate leadership.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Maintain treatment plans, progress notes, assessments, referrals, and other required clinical records.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, applicable behavioral health confidentiality requirements, professional ethics, and SVCHS policies.
• Practice within the limits of professional education, training, licensure status, supervision agreement, and scope of practice.
• Participate in required training, quality-improvement activities, audits, and organizational meetings.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in social work, counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or another qualifying behavioral health discipline from an accredited institution.
• Clinical experience providing behavioral health assessment and treatment is required.
• Experience treating patients across multiple age groups, including children and adults, is strongly preferred.
• Experience in integrated behavioral health, primary care, community health, or a Federally Qualified Health Center is preferred.
• Previous supervisory, team-lead, or program-coordination experience is preferred.
• Experience working with medically complex, underserved, rural, or vulnerable populations is beneficial.

Licensure

• Current independent Virginia behavioral health license, such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Psychologist, or another applicable clinical license, is preferred.
• An applicant who is eligible for Virginia licensure and actively completing the requirements for independent licensure under an approved supervision arrangement may be considered.
• Candidates must remain in good standing with the applicable licensing board and comply with all supervision, documentation, and scope-of-practice requirements.
• Any required professional liability coverage, registrations, certifications, and continuing education must be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis response, and evidence-based interventions.
• Understanding of integrated behavioral health and the relationship between physical health, mental health, substance use, and social needs.
• Ability to assess and treat patients across the lifespan.
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to respond appropriately to urgent or high-risk situations.
• Effective supervisory, coaching, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to collaborate with primary care providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and protect confidential information.
• Cultural humility and the ability to work effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and standard workplace technology.

Why Join SVCHS?
At SVCHS, behavioral health is an essential part of whole-person healthcare. The Behavioral Health Supervisor will have the opportunity to:

• Lead behavioral health integration at the site level.
• Work collaboratively with primary care and interdisciplinary teams.
• Improve access to behavioral health services in underserved communities.
• Provide meaningful care to patients across the lifespan.
• Help shape workflows and programs that support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Serve in a role that combines clinical practice with leadership and program development.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity & E-Verify Statement

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems participates in the E-Verify program. All newly hired employees are required to complete Form I-9 and will have their employment eligibility verified through E-Verify in accordance with federal law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all individuals hired must provide documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States. SVCHS does not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants and will not take adverse action against an individual based solely on tentative non-confirmation results.

Applicants requiring assistance with the application process due to a disability may contact Human Resources for support.