Integrated Behavioral Health System Director

IBHS Director

The IBHS Director oversees the Integrated Behavioral Health System (IBHS) program for North Carolina Reserve Component Service members and their families. This role ensures effective crisis intervention, resource coordination, program evaluation, and comprehensive behavioral health services in collaboration with military and civilian entities.

Key responsibilities include :

• Oversee IBHS operations, clinical services, and behavioral health programming.
• Ensure crisis intervention protocols are optimized for effectiveness.
• Validate proper scheduling and coverage of IBHS personnel for hotline support, day-to-day operations, and deployment-related tasks.
• Confirm the maintenance of case management records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Ensure written consent for outreach efforts is properly obtained and documented.
• Implement a holistic approach to behavioral health care coordination across NCNG.
• Submit IBHS program usage and satisfaction metric reports to the COR.
• Compile and forward case management data reports annually.
• Assess behavioral health trends and program efficiencies, recommending strategic improvements for government consideration.
• Coordinate IBHS event coverage requests with Lead Psychotherapist and IBHS Coordinator.
• Facilitate joint behavioral health events with NCARNG / NCANG Behavioral Health Offices (BHOP).
• Serve as an IBHS subject matter expert at external NCNG meetings, including Governors Working Group, North Carolina Institute of Medicine, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) workgroups, Duke University Cognitive Behavioral Research studies, UNC Chapel Hill Department of Psychiatry military / veteran research initiatives, VA(MC) Mental Health Summits, RTI International, and Center for Applied Public Health Research.
• Represent IBHS expertise at NCNG Battle Rhythm events such as Case Management Group, Commanders Ready and Resilience Council, and Stand-Up Workgroups.
• Attend G1 and G1-SSS Meetings to review IBHS program feedback and enhancements.

Qualifications :

Contingent upon the award DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity / VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more. DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.