Director Of Behavioral Services

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Director of Behavioral Services

The Director is responsible for overseeing the clinical and administrative operations of the inpatient behavioral health unit. The director ensures high-quality patient care, adherence to safety protocols, and regulatory compliance. They will collaborate with medical staff, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other personnel to provide effective treatment programs. The director will be an active member of the behavioral health substance use disorder service line. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to manage resources effectively.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall direction, supervision and evaluation of treatment services in the inpatient behavioral health unit.
• Prepare and manage the budget; identify opportunities for financial savings without compromising patient care; identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and programs. Ensure staff and providers are educated on department policies and procedures.
• Ensure efficient staffing and provide administrative and clinical supervision for all staff assigned; evaluate staff performance to monitor achievement of goals and objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate patient care outcomes and develop strategies for continuous improvement; ensure compliance with accreditation standards; implement performance improvement initiatives based on data driven analysis of outcomes.
• Evaluate departmental functions of utilization review, corporate compliance, operations, and patient safety in partnership with health system departments.
• No more than 5 concise bulleted responsibilities
• Answer the following questions:
• What is the candidate expected to own, teach, learn, improve, build, implement in their role?
• What should the candidate accomplish in the role and when?
• How will the role progress as the candidate progresses?

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in an acute mental health setting required
• RN License in the State of New York

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Certification in psychiatry, or applicable field, preferred
• Master's degree preferred (MSN, MBA, MHA, or leadership focused)

Physical Requirements:

• In writing an ADA compliant job description, please work with your HRBP or TA Partner to complete a physical demands analysis using the associated ADA Compliant language guide and considering:
  • Purpose and Essential Functions
  • Physical / Sensory / Cognitive Needs
  • Critical Weights and Measures
  • Environment Exposures
  • Physical Expectations of the Role
  • Time Allocation / Frequency of Tasks

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $120,000 to $145,000 per year

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