Director of Behavioral Services

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

37d•$120,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Behavioral Services oversees the clinical and administrative operations of the inpatient behavioral health unit, ensuring high-quality patient care, adherence to safety protocols, and regulatory compliance. The Director collaborates with medical staff, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other personnel to provide effective treatment programs and serves as an active member of the behavioral health substance use disorder service line. The role calls for strong leadership, clinical expertise, and effective resource management.

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 leadership-focused degree.

Responsibilities

Direct, supervise, and evaluate treatment services in the inpatient behavioral health unit.
Prepare and manage the budget, identify financial savings that do not compromise patient care, and identify opportunities to enhance revenue.
Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and programs; ensure staff and providers are educated on them.
Ensure efficient staffing and provide administrative and clinical supervision for assigned staff; evaluate 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.