Assistant Director of Nursing – Behavioral Health

Henry Ford Behavioral Health • West Bloomfield, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Henry Ford Behavioral Health is hiring a ADON (RN) to join our growing facility! Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is a state-of-the-art behavioral health hospital developed through a joint venture between Acadia Healthcare and Henry Ford Health System. Located in West Bloomfield, Michigan, our two-story, modern facility provides compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare for adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Designed to support holistic healing, the hospital features contemporary amenities, six outdoor therapeutic spaces, and a calm, welcoming environment that promotes recovery and well-being for both patients and staff.

Requirements

• Current registered nursing license in State of facility required
• Two years of registered nursing experience required.
• One year experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment (inpatient or outpatient) or relatable experience required
• One year of progressive leadership or management experience required
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree nursing or higher strongly preferred.
• 5+ Years of experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• Two years experience in behavioral health as an Registered Nurse preferred.
• Prior experience as a nursing manager strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the DON to improve the quality of patient care and services provided by the nursing team.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that all patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• In the absence of the DON, oversee the nursing team to ensure quality patient care, customer service and compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Assist DON/CNO to provide effective and efficient budget management that ensures the best utilization of resources.
• Assist in the management of the daily operations of nursing services.
• Evaluate service needs and staffing requirements to ensure needs of patients are met as assigned.
• Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Ensure nursing services are provided in compliance with the laws and regulations of federal, state and local governmental agencies.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Identify the educational needs of staff and develop educational or training programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures for the facility.
• Help to develop and maintain documentation systems for continuity of care and record storage that assures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.
• Intervene in crisis situations and investigate incidents.
• Prepare reports to inform management of the status and implementation of programs, services and quality initiatives of the unit.
• Help oversee nursing services documentation to ensure it meets all standards.
• Provide direct care as needed.
• Serve on committees as required.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Career Development & Growth
• Competitive Pay
• Health & Wellness – medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Ready – 401(k) plan and company match
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation, sick days, mental health days, holidays, and extended sick leave.
• World-Class Training
• Unmatched Professional Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level