Director Behavioral Health

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes business plans for behavioral health services.
• Manages operational areas to ensure excellence in service delivery.
• Integrates psychiatric and mental health services within the context of acute medical care.
• Works closely with AC leaders and medical staff to provide an inclusive approach to care.
• Serves as the administrative dyad to the child and adolescent division chief and the chief psychologist.
• Promotes the AC mission and expansion of psychiatric and mental health services.
• Identifies and develops programs and services to meet the needs of patients with psychiatric and mental health conditions and their families.
• Maintains current knowledge of psychiatric and mental health conditions and related legislation and policy.

Requirements

• RN Preferred
• High school diploma or GED and 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Formal education may substitute for work experience on a year-for-year basis (eg., one year of education = one year of experience).
• Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to develop and implement effective programs and services.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and mental health conditions and related legislation and policy.

Benefits

• TBD

Pay

• TBD

Schedule

• TBD