Director - Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is seeking a hands-on, servant leader to oversee Behavioral Health Services and build an engaged, high-performing team providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Director provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership and fosters accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Director is a Registered Nurse with 24-hour administrative responsibility for managing all Behavioral Health Program functions. The role oversees patient-care delivery, program development and performance improvement, regulatory compliance, personnel, and the integration of Behavioral Health Services into the continuum of care. The Director develops programming responsive to patient demographics and aligned with the organization’s mission, philosophy, and goals. Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital serving the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls, and northwest Philadelphia communities. It is a member of Prime Healthcare and is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Requirements

Current and valid Registered Nurse licensure.
At least a bachelor’s degree, with at least two years of experience in psychiatric nursing providing care to people with mental illness, or equivalent qualification through education and experience in accordance with local and state regulatory requirements.
At least two years of management experience with Behavioral Health Care programs.
BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintenance of current certification.
Working knowledge of mental health laws and practice standards.
Knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health treatment.
Excellent verbal, written, and management skills.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management of all Behavioral Health Program functions.
Supervise, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of patient care.
Develop and implement programmatic plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations.
Supervise and evaluate personnel assigned to Behavioral Health programs and effectively utilize employee resources and time.
Communicate verbally and in writing with staff, physicians, and administration.
Develop and administer comprehensive Behavioral Health programming that responds to patient demographic needs and supports the organization’s mission, philosophy, and goals.
Integrate Behavioral Health Services into the continuum of care, as appropriate to facility needs.
Provide leadership, direction, and clinical supervision in accordance with organizational and departmental goals and objectives.