Director of Behavioral Health
About The Position
Director of Behavioral Health (RN) Lower Bucks Hospital | Bristol, PA Full-Time | Exempt Schedule: Monday–Friday | Primarily Days (24/7 Leadership Responsibility) Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence. At Lower Bucks Hospital, we believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional leaders. We are seeking a hands-on, servant leader to oversee our Behavioral Health Services and build an engaged, high-performing team dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Director of Behavioral Health provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse Licensure.
- Must have a minimum of have a Bachelor’s degree, with at least 2 years’ experience in psychiatric nursing providing care to the mentally ill , or be qualified by education and experience in the care of the mentally ill, in accordance with local and state regulatory requirements.
- Must have minimum of two (2) years management experience with Behavioral Health Care programs.
- Must have BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Must have working knowledge of mental health laws and practice standards.
- Must have knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health treatment.
- Must have excellent verbal, written, and management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Director of psychiatric services has a master's degree (preferred) in psychiatric or mental health nursing
Responsibilities
- Provide 24-hour leadership and oversight of Behavioral Health Services.
- Direct clinical operations, staffing, scheduling, productivity, and resource management.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate nursing and behavioral health staff.
- Lead quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, OSHA, HIPAA, and Pennsylvania Department of Health standards.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and care delivery.
- Develop and expand Behavioral Health programs to meet community and organizational needs.
- Manage departmental budgets, strategic planning, and operational goals.
Benefits
- Prime Healthcare offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
