Behavioral Hospital Program Administrator - Mental Health 194

About the role

The Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed locked acute psychiatric inpatient program for adults aged 18+, diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI), experiencing a mental health emergency and requiring intensive treatment and support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the team of people providing patient care
• Manage the business operations of the Program
• Ensure successful management and leadership over the 4 Pillars of performance: Clinical Quality, Workforce Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, and Financial Security
• Collaborate with all corporate functions and outside consultants and representatives of the program to State/County agencies, community partners, and consumer groups
• Participate in a structured on-call rotation, remaining accessible and prepared to respond to work-related needs within a designated timeframe

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Social Services or Public Health
• Four (4) years of experience in an administrative management position in a health care setting
• Must have inpatient psych experience
• Prefer Joint Commission experience
• Two (2) years of responsibility of supervising professional staff, budgeting, program planning, and licensing
• Understand community mental health services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and the Recovery Philosophy
• At least 21 years of age
• CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course)

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of mental health services and recovery philosophy

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Shift differentials for hourly staff
• Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Pay

Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The expected starting wage range is $156,572.96 - $193,421.22. A $10,000 sign on or relocation assistance is available.

Schedule

Full-Time: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM– 5:00 PM; days and hours could vary as this is an inpatient hospital. Will also include on call Rotation.