Behavioral Health Director of Operations for Inpatient Services- Medstar Washington Hospital Center
About The Position
The Inpatient Behavioral Health Director of Operations is a leader that assumes responsibility and accountability for the clinical functions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for the Inpatient Department of Psychiatry. This position is instrumental for the overall functioning in the delivery of behavioral health care to all patients, is responsible for the clinical management of the milieu and is recognized as a member of the senior management team. The Inpatient Behavioral Health Director of Operations is responsible for adhering to both Hospital Policies and Signet Health policies and procedures and performance improvement initiatives. The Director will also be responsible for all regulatory surveys, staff education, and will supervise staff as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Business or Health Administration, or related field.
- Knowledge of Management Principles to staff, community, and students.
- Minimum 5 to 6 years’ relevant experience in Healthcare Administration
- 3 or more years of Management experience
- Strong analytical skills for process improvement, budgetary oversight and trusted leadership
- Expertise in psychiatric/chemical dependency treatment, and familiarity with DC mental Health Laws
- Knowledge of new trends in mental health nursing or recovery process from chemical dependency and can adapt to progressive change.
- Well Integrated personality
Nice To Haves
- Current DC License in a related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of Nursing process preferred
Responsibilities
- Budgeting and financial management
- Referral development
- Enforcing compliance measures
- Oversee daily operations of Inpatient Units to ensure efficiency and high-quality patient care
- Takes organizational goals and creates actionable plans for program development.
- Establishing resources to achieve program goals and effectiveness.
- Personnel management
- Maintains compliance with the joint Commission (TJC), OSHA, CMS, as well as State and local licensing regulations.
- Work with Clinical Leadership to align operations with Evidence Based Practices & coordinates with
- Program analysis and evaluation
Benefits
- Health Insurance - variety of plans
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- AD & D Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- HSA
- FSA
- Employee Assistance (EAP)
- Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plus Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
