Director, Behavioral Health

Responsibilities

• Directors who are Registered Nurses will also serve as the Director of Psychiatric Nursing for the unit.
• Directors who are Licensed Mastered Social Workers will also serve as the Director of Social/Clinical Services on the unit.
• Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
• Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
• Serves as a liaison between critical stakeholders including facility leadership, the division management team, and staff on the behavioral health unit; enables the division management team to attend and support external functions by coordinating and communicating between all stakeholders.
• Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Exhibits a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
• Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Social Work required.
• Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• Qualified by education and experience in the care of behavioral health patients.

Licenses & Certifications:

• BLS Licensure in State of Practice.
• Licensed Master's level clinician required.
• Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling preferred.

Experience:

• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience in caring for behavioral health patients preferred.

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