Program Director, Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit
About The Position
The Director, Behavioral Health Services shall be responsible for the organization and implementation of daily unit operations of three specific psychiatric nursing units. This individual is also responsible to facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities for the provision of quality patient care. The Director will be responsible for the allocation and management of leadership in assigned areas. As a member of the Nursing Service Leadership Team, the Director will assist in the development of long- and short-term goals, objectives, policy development, and priority setting for the Nursing Department. Additionally, the Director will participate with the leadership team in assuming administrative call duties for the facility.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing or Social Work required. If individual has a Bachelor’s in Nursing, must obtain Master’s degree in Nursing within 2 years or hire to role.
- Active RN or LMSW licensure required.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 3-5 years progressive experience in clinical field and leadership management preferred.
- Behavioral Health specialty certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Organization and implementation of daily unit operations of three specific psychiatric nursing units.
- Facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities for the provision of quality patient care.
- Allocation and management of leadership in assigned areas.
- Assist in the development of long- and short-term goals, objectives, policy development, and priority setting for the Nursing Department.
- Participate with the leadership team in assuming administrative call duties for the facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
