Director of Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Unit

LifePoint Hospitals • Danville, KY

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About The Position

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Behavioral Health joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Ephraim McDowell is a 15-bed behavioral health unit located in Danville, Kentucky.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Qualified by education and experience in the care of behavioral health patients.
• Licensure in State of Practice if applicable.
• Licensed Master's level clinician required.
• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience in the caring for behavioral health patients preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains overall responsibility for all aspects of operations.
• Responsible for hiring, training, supervision when required, and evaluation of all unit staff.
• Participates in providing care as needed and ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately.
• Participate in hospital/ unit and/or administrator on call schedule, accordingly.
• Assures that all policies established by the Governing Body are implemented and followed appropriately.
• Assists in the strategic planning as appropriate.
• Participates in facility growth and outreach department in the marketing for programs, with input and direction from divisional vice president (BH).
• Provides input on annual budget for program in conjunction with divisional team showing the expected revenue and expenditures as required by the board.
• Oversees unit-based activities related to behavioral health including administration of care, productivity, and compliance with furnished policies and procedures.
• Supports facility-based initiatives and functions related to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Consults with leaders on a regular basis; evaluates leadership competence and makes changes as necessary; keeps lines of communication open; works with hospital leadership to foster high employee morale and a positive work environment for employees.
• Ensures maintenance of physical properties in good and safe state of repair and operation.
• Presents to divisional team and hospital leadership periodic reports reflecting the services and financial activities of the behavioral health unit. and such special reports as may be required by the boards.
• Attends all meetings of the hospital board and committees as directed by the CNO and CEO.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies by supporting facility-based compliance initiatives, monitoring the delivery of health care for the behavioral health unit, and recording and reporting data related to compliance and performance measures when indicated.
• Oversees change implementation initiatives provided by the facility and divisional management team when indicated.
• Assists the facility with sustaining program accreditation and licensing by implementing, monitoring, and reporting performance measures related to quality initiatives provided by the facility and division
• Reviews plans for the achievement of programs' specific objectives and established goals, and periodically reviews, evaluates and updates such plans. Said plans shall at all times reflect the hospital's mission statement.
• Serves as a liaison between critical stakeholders including facility leadership, the division management team, and staff on the behavioral health unit. As a liaison, will enable the division management team to attend and support external functions by coordinating and communicating between all the stakeholders.
• In instances where the Program Director is other than a registered nurse, the nursing department will have a designated Nurse manager/Leader to serve as the Director of Psychiatric Nursing for the unit.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees