Program Director, Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit

About the Role

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of residents in Montgomery, Autauga, and Elmore counties.

The Director of Behavioral Health Services is responsible for the organization and implementation of daily unit operations for three specific psychiatric nursing units. This individual facilitates, coordinates, and evaluates unit activities to ensure the provision of quality patient care. The Director allocates and manages leadership in assigned areas and, as a member of the Nursing Service Leadership Team, assists in developing long- and short-term goals, objectives, policy development, and priority setting for the Nursing Department. The Director also participates in administrative call duties for the facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of three psychiatric nursing units.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities to ensure quality patient care.
• Allocate and manage leadership in assigned areas.
• Assist in developing long- and short-term goals, objectives, and policies for the Nursing Department.
• Participate in administrative call duties for the facility.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Social Work required. If the individual has a Bachelor’s in Nursing, a Master’s degree in Nursing must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in a clinical field and leadership management preferred.
• Active RN or LMSW licensure required; Behavioral Health specialty certification preferred.

Skills

• Commitment to continuing education.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Employee development and performance management skills.

Primary Location: Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job Type: Regular-Full time, First Shift