EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (Nursing)

UHS•Pinehurst, NC

110d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking an Executive Director of Behavioral Health (Nursing) to oversee the Behavioral Health Program at First Health Moore Regional Health in Pinehurst, NC. This unit is a 28 bed adult/ dual diagnosis program. The role includes the development and maintenance of a high-quality treatment program, the development and implementation of a comprehensive community relations program, and strategic planning, program administration, and development.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse licensure in North Carolina.
Master’s degree required, if in a field other than nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Required.
CPR Certification
Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare leadership
Experience in an acute care mental health setting required

Responsibilities

Performs as liaison between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicating information and needs appropriately
Supports Hospital and Horizon missions, goals and objectives
Provides leadership and direction in accordance with Hospital guidelines
Provides clinical supervision for Program nursing, counseling, patient support and administrative staff
Develops, in coordination with assigned VP, Clinical Practice, implements and updates all policies and procedures for the Program
In coordination with the Hospital, ensures the Program meets and maintains all federal, state, local and accrediting bodies’ regulations and standards
Participates in assessing and reassessing the program needs of the patient
Supervises all patient care and sets guidelines for accurately reporting and recording of patient symptoms, reactions, and progress
Develops processes to audit and coordinate ongoing education to ensure all staff are trained on proper documentation of all aspects of the patient’s care
Recruits, interviews, and selects qualified staff for the Program.
Provides for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans and participation in training programs