Director of Nursing, Community Mental Health
About The Position
The Director of Nursing provides leadership and oversight to organization's medical and health service programs that are provided by Nurse Coordinators throughout the organization; provides direction, consultation, support to Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Psychiatric Technicians. Participates as a member of the leadership team in the development and implementation of organization-wide policies and programs that will contribute to its overall success. Provides wellness and recovery services to chronic and severe mentally ill adults and those with tri-morbidities including physical health issues, substance use issues, and generational poverty that leads to homelessness or housing insecurity. Our programs operate with a wraparound model of care with a team approach to provide integrated service geared towards developing community and natural supports as these individuals transition out of the behavioral health care/homeless system to community supports. The Director of Nursing is an integral part of the team. The team approach is essential and input from all members of the team drive the care for the clients.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- Experience as a registered nurse with at minimum four years of direct service in a psychiatric setting.
- Experience as an administrator of a community-based organization or equivalent required, 5 years preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Experience with computerized medical records, electronic prescribing and should possess a team driven attitude with a high level of organization, efficiency and collaboration.
- A vehicle, driver's license and proof of insurance is required. Driving throughout the region and Sacramento is required.
Responsibilities
- Manages Nurse Coordinators with matrixed supervision and support; provides the on-boarding, training, clinical supervision and oversite of Nurse Coordinators.
- Oversees the quality assurance program; ensures compliance with medical risk management and healthcare related regulations and policies.
- Develops and implements on-boarding and in-service training programs for clinical programs and services; develops policies and protocols to ensure quality client/patient services and care.
- Provides direct patient care including monitoring physical health and medication for participants, and provide ongoing direction of such care to the team.
- Provides ongoing consultation on participant treatment issues and quality of care to the treatment team and other clinical staff.
- Responds to program emergencies.
- Oversees charting required for all regulatory Utilization Review/Medi-Cal purposes.
- Complete documentation necessary for billing Medication Support Services for Medi-Cal.
- Supervise the monitoring of medication logs to ensure accuracy, conformity with medication policies and procedures.
- Represents the organization as the nursing head of services to funders, stakeholders, community and policy forums.
- Provides consultation and liaison when necessary and appropriate to the local professional community to coordinate treatment.
- Participates in the development and implementation of an ongoing in-service training and continuing education program for staff.
- Leads in the development and implementation of ongoing mental health, medical, and physical health practices for staff.
- Attends agency and/or mental health system meetings when requested and as needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary $165,000 annually, exempt.
- Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children - nothing comes out of your check
- After 1 year of service, $3,000 per year student loan, tuition or CEUs. Up to $15,000 over 5 years.
- 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure. PTO given on your birthday.
- 403b with BACS matching contribution after 1 year of service
- One month PAID sabbatical after 8 Years - not charging PTO
- Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use + laptop for easy mobility
- Significant internal growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
