RN Director of Mental Health Program

Psychiatric Medical Care•Knoxville, IA

54d•$99,600•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Director of Mental Health Program leads an intensive outpatient therapy program located inside Knoxville Hospitals & Clinics. Senior Life Solutions serves individuals, typically age 65 and older, who experience depression and/or anxiety related to life changes often associated with aging. The Director leads a small multidisciplinary team and helps develop and maintain the program’s patient census while connecting with hospital staff, providers, and community resources. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with no weekends or on-call duties. Support includes online resources available 24/7, a group curriculum toolkit, peer-to-peer training and support from other RN Directors, and training from former Senior Life Solutions employees.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse or LVN licensed in the state of practice.
Graduation from a state-approved school of nursing is required.
Work with kindness and accountability to enhance the quality of life for patients.
Successful completion of a full background check is required; drug testing may be included at times.

Nice To Haves

Psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a small multidisciplinary team comprising a psychiatric physician, therapist, and medical office coordinator in providing services to the senior population.
Engage with the local community through education, including presentations and one-on-one meetings.
Develop referrals through hospital staff, providers, and community resources.
Grow and maintain patient census.
Ensure compliance with professional and ethical guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.