Director of Behavioral Health
About the Role
Horizon Health is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health to oversee the Behavioral Health Program at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Enid, OK. This unit is a 15 bed mental health program. Included in these responsibilities are: 1) the development and maintenance of a high-quality treatment program; 2) the development and implementation of a comprehensive community relations program; and 3) strategic planning, program administration, and development.
Responsibilities
- Performs as liaison between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicating information and needs appropriately
- Supports Hospital and Horizon missions, goals and objectives
- Provides leadership and direction in accordance with Hospital guidelines
- Provides clinical supervision for Program nursing, counseling, patient support and administrative staff
- Develops, in coordination with assigned VP, Clinical Practice, implements and updates all policies and procedures for the Program
- In coordination with the Hospital, ensures the Program meets and maintains all federal, state, local and accrediting bodies' regulations and standards
- Participates in assessing and reassessing the program needs of the patient
- Supervises all patient care and sets guidelines for accurately reporting and recording of patient symptoms, reactions, and progress
- Develops processes to audit and coordinate ongoing education to ensure all staff are trained on proper documentation of all aspects of the patient's care
- Recruits, interviews, and selects qualified staff for the Program
- Provides for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans and participation in training programs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred
- CPR Certification
- Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare leadership
- Experience in an acute care mental health setting required
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Long and Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career development opportunities within the company
- Tuition Assistance
- Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!
About the Location
Enid, OK offers a thriving local economy, exceptional affordability, family-friendly amenities, and rich heritage & culture. It also offers a resilient job market, highly affordable housing, and a family-friendly lifestyle.
For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Executive Recruiter at Oscar.Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com