Director, Behavioral Health

Loretto Hospital • Chicago, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment. By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents. Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, The Director of Behavioral Health is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the Addictions, Outpatient Residential Rehabilitation, Crisis, and Behavioral Health programs. This role ensures that programs, policies and procedures are in compliance with regulatory standards and involves developing and maintaining marketing activities for the Mental Health programs.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Illinois
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ clinical experience
• Must be able to demonstrate basic communication skills and a thorough knowledge of the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code and standards.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing
• 5-6 years of management experience

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with staff through staff meetings, memos, and verbal communication.
• Monitors and assesses documentation of patient acuity and treatment plans.
• Provides support and direction to supervisors, managers and staff.
• Assists with the development of and interpretation of policies and procedures to personnel, physicians, patients and appropriate others.
• Participates in patient admission intake and facilitates appropriate placement in collaboration with physicians.
• Establishes and maintains compliance with hospital standards for patient care and quality improvement.
• Attends mandatory hospital in-services, meetings, attends in-services/seminars to improve personal knowledge and skills.
• Fosters teamwork; demonstrates ability to communicate and work with medical staff, subordinates, peers, supervisors and all departments.
• Develops and revises programs as appropriate, utilizing mental health standards and regulations.
• Investigates and resolves problems, occurrence reports, and conflict resolution.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.
• Career Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees