Director of Behavioral Health

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

13h

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Director works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care. The Behavioral Health Director will provide strategic direction for behavioral health services, including planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that address mental health and substance use disorders. They are responsible for developing policies, procedures, and treatment protocols to ensure effective and evidence-based care. The Director will ensure that clinical operations meet high standards. They will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors to create integrated treatment plans and maintain a cohesive care environment. The Director is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising staff; fostering professional development and ensuring that the team is equipped to deliver quality care. They will also coordinate ongoing training and professional development activities. The Director manages budgets, allocates resources efficiently, and secures funding through grants or partnerships. This ensures the financial sustainability of the hospital’s behavioral health programs. The Director ensures that all programs comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as ethical standards. They will monitor program performance, conduct evaluations, and implement quality improvement initiatives. The Director will often interact with patients, families, and the community to raise awareness about behavioral health issues. They may participate in research, outreach programs, and initiatives to reduce stigma and improve access to care.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse, BSN required.
• Minimum of 4 years management experience.
• Knowledgeable of various computer programs.
• Crisis Response Training, CPR.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Be willing to train for more advanced duties or skills.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience.
• Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
• Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to understand basic medical terminology.
• Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations and conflict resolution.
• Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive devices to listen with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, bowel sounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 4 Years Experience in working with mentally ill &/or addictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for behavioral health services, including planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that address mental health and substance use disorders.
• Develop policies, procedures, and treatment protocols to ensure effective and evidence-based care.
• Ensure clinical operations meet high standards.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors to create integrated treatment plans and maintain a cohesive care environment.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff; foster professional development and ensure the team is equipped to deliver quality care.
• Coordinate ongoing training and professional development activities.
• Manage budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and secure funding through grants or partnerships.
• Ensure all programs comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as ethical standards.
• Monitor program performance, conduct evaluations, and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Interact with patients, families, and the community to raise awareness about behavioral health issues.
• Participate in research, outreach programs, and initiatives to reduce stigma and improve access to care.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees.
• Contributions are valued, growth is nurtured, and success is celebrated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director