Director, Department of Behavioral Health Advanced Practice

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Behavioral Health Advanced Practice role is intended for an existing provider who will shift a portion of their clinical time into administrative leadership (0.4 FTE). In partnership with department leadership, the Director will guide the vision, strategy, direction, and overall performance of key operational and clinical domains, including administration and leadership, workforce planning and utilization, scope of practice and regulatory oversight, ambulatory and inpatient clinical practice, professional performance, development/training and other programs, and processes of central APP support. In partnership with physicians, nursing and operational leaders, the Director, Advanced Practice Providers provides system leadership to meet the strategies, goals, and performance targets of the institution's mission, strategic plan, and APP workforce needs. The director has oversight of the Advanced Practice providers and their functions as expert clinicians within their defined scope of practice assuring performance of selected tasks and services in collaboration with the Department of Behavioral Health Physicians.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science discipline or healthcare related field
Master's degree in nursing or equivalent master's level education as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant
2 years as an APP actively practicing with program management
Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners or equivalent from licensing board in the State of Texas
Or Active PA License and Active PA board certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in related field of specialty
Management and project implementation/management

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between practicing APP staff and supervising physician
Serve as a liaison between APP staff and Medical Staff Office for credentialing and privileging
Collaborate with the Acclaim Senior Director of Advanced Practice
Partner with department administrator and physician executive for alignment with departmental goals
Management of all Department of Behavioral Health advanced practitioners including but not limited to:
Ensuring all licensure and certifications are active
Appropriate credentialing for scope of practice for all APPs
Conflict resolution
Serve as the APP representative in Department of Behavioral Health Peer Review and operational meetings
Develop, implement and sustain process and quality improvement programs within the Department of Behavioral Health
Participate in research and publication activities
Develop or promote continuing education opportunities to maintain staff education and competencies
Participate in regular staff rounding
Participate and complete yearly evaluation for all APP staff
Responsible for management of Advanced Practitioners regarding their individual performance and overall Advanced
Practice program. Selects, trains, motivates, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to both internal and external customers
Has oversight of department protocol and use of these protocols by employees for patient treatment.
Works in close partnership with leaders for the cohesive oversight of the processes and staff involved ensuring the delivery of safe and effective care. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements
Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flow for the Department of Behavioral Health and suggests or implements appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of JPS, Acclaim and the Department of Behavioral Health
Works closely with the Department Administrator to develop and monitor the annual budget in the areas of salaries, materials and supplies, educational and paid time off to ensure that the department has the necessary funds to carry out established goals and objectives.
Assists in developing, implementing, monitoring annual goals and objectives for the Department of Behavioral Health that support the missions and objectives of JPS and Acclaim
Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer (internal as well as external) satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of JPS and Acclaim
Performs other job-related duties as assigned