ASST PROGRAM DIRECTOR - ADMIN

UHS•Benton, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is an 80-bed full-service behavioral healthcare acute care facility located in Benton, AR, that has been providing quality health care to the residents of Arkansas since 1985. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities for over 35 years. Rivendell offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and is proud of our tenured leadership team and our committed staff members. As a member of the Assessment and Referral department, the Assistant Director provides direct patient care to include the completion of assessments, assisting in the formulation of treatment recommendation, and guides/monitors staff in the day to day processes of the department with the guidance of the Director. The Assistant Director interfaces with referral sources, community service agencies, businesses, employers, and healthcare facilities; ensures compliance for quality patient care and compliance with the Joint Commission standards, State Health Department requirements, and all other regulatory standards. The Assistant Director will provide leadership for the department in the absence of the Director. What do our current employees value at Rivendell Behavioral Health & UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a team member of Rivendell is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of staff and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as an employee with Rivendell and our parent company, UHS. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

Registered Nurse Licensure (RN)
A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
Current CPR or BLS certification. (offered at facility)
Current Handle with Care training and Verbal De-escalation training. (offered at facility)

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree is preferred.
A minimum of two years psychiatric treatment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care to include the completion of assessments.
Assists in the formulation of treatment recommendations.
Guides and monitors staff in the day-to-day processes of the department with the guidance of the Director.
Interfaces with referral sources, community service agencies, businesses, employers, and healthcare facilities.
Ensures compliance for quality patient care and compliance with the Joint Commission standards, State Health Department requirements, and all other regulatory standards.
Provides leadership for the department in the absence of the Director.