Director of Behavioral Services

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Behavioral Services oversees the clinical and administrative operations of the inpatient behavioral health unit. The role is responsible for high-quality patient care, safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and effective treatment programs in collaboration with medical staff, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other personnel. The Director is also an active member of the behavioral health substance use disorder service line.

Requirements

BSN or LMSW in the State of New York.

Nice To Haves

Certification in psychiatry or an applicable field.
At least 5 years of leadership experience in an acute mental health setting.
Master's degree, such as an MSN, MBA, MHA, or a leadership-focused degree.

Responsibilities

Direct, supervise, and evaluate treatment services in the inpatient behavioral health unit.
Prepare and manage the budget, identify opportunities for financial savings without compromising patient care, and identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.
Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and programs.
Ensure staff and providers are educated on department policies and procedures.
Ensure efficient staffing and provide administrative and clinical supervision for assigned staff; evaluate staff performance against goals and objectives.
Monitor and evaluate patient care outcomes, develop strategies for continuous improvement, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, and implement data-driven performance improvement initiatives.
Evaluate departmental utilization review, corporate compliance, operations, and patient safety functions in partnership with health system departments.