Director of Behavioral Health
About The Position
The behavioral health nursing director provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing services within the behavioral health setting. This role ensures that delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care in alignment with organizaitonal goals, regulatory standards, and best practices in behavioral health. The direcotr oversees nursing staff, develops and implements policies and procedures, promotes staff develpment, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic treatment and recovery. Through effective leadership, the director fosters a therapeutic environment that supports that emotional and psychological well-being of patients while promoting excellence in nursing practice.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing
- Master's Degree in Psychiatric and Mental health nursing (MSN-PMHNP) Or a master's degree with clinical and leadership experience in the behavioral health setting.
- Current Illinois Nursing License
- Current Basic Life Support (AHA or American Red Cross BLS) certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training course (CPI) required within 1 month of hire date
- At least 5 years health care experience
- Must have 3 years clinical staff nurse experience
- Must have at least 2 years management and/or supervisory experience
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA or American Red Cross ACLS)
Responsibilities
- Provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing services within the behavioral health setting.
- Ensures delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care in alignment with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and best practices in behavioral health.
- Oversees nursing staff.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures.
- Promotes staff development.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic treatment and recovery.
- Fosters a therapeutic environment that supports the emotional and psychological well-being of patients.
- Promotes excellence in nursing practice.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Vacation time and holiday pay
- Shift differentials
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
