Director, Behavioral Health at St. Louis Children's Hospital

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Director, Behavioral Health at St. Louis Children's Hospital for BJC HealthCare

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Role Purpose

Has administrative responsibility for delivery of patient care and facilitation of all activities within Behavioral Health and related family services. Directs the leaders of clinical activities in behavioral health and family services to promote high quality and efficient care of patients. Develops care practices that assure the highest level of safety and quality, patient satisfaction and a strong culture of teamwork among nursing, medical and support personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: onboarding and hiring, training, workload management & performance evaluations, conducting professional development plans as needed.
• Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
• Analyzes financial performance including profitability, market share, utilization of resources and physician practice patterns, and makes plans to positively impact results.
• Led and directs overall operations of psychology, social work, chaplaincy, child life, and child development programs and services.
• Sets strategic direction and ensures necessary resources are in place to support the departments' goals.
• Analyzes trends and statistics to promote efficient utilization of resources and promote quality improvement.
• Ensures effective coordination and collaboration with other departments and the medical staff.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree
• Experience: 5-10 years Supervisor Experience

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Doctorate Psychology

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance*
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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