Director, Behavioral Health
About the role
The Director of Behavioral Health at Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas plays a pivotal role in ensuring the department achieves its objectives while adhering to clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements.
Responsibilities
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.
Captures and coordinates internal/external audits.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred, BSN in Nursing preferred.
Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education.
Certifications: BLS.
Benefits
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
N/A