Traveling RN Program Director

Psychiatric Medical Care • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Traveling Director of the Behavioral Health Program ensures that the intensive outpatient psychiatric program meets Psychiatric Medical Care’s standards on interim status. The Director supervises program staff and directs and coordinates their activities to ensure quality patient care, while incorporating financial accountability into program activities.

The Director leads a small multidisciplinary team consisting of a psychiatric physician, therapist, and medical office coordinator, providing services to older adults ages 65 and above. The role includes evaluating staff performance, recruiting and screening new staff, and providing community education to raise awareness of the program. Strong relationship-building skills are essential, including comfort and experience working with hospital CEOs, CFOs, CNOs, and other high-level decision-makers. The role also requires demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.

This is a traveling role, with travel approximately 90% of the time and long-term assignments at locations in rural areas of the country. Assignments are based on program needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday. The position is salaried at up to $100,000 per year, plus paid travel expenses.

Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient therapy program designed for individuals, typically age 65 and older, experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes often associated with aging.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in nursing.
• Registered Nurse licensure; a compact license is preferred.
• Must meet applicable state certification standards.
• Proficiency using a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic medical records.
• Experience communicating and working closely with physicians.
• Understanding and experience in behavioral healthcare.
• Demonstrated skill in utilization management and review systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple disciplines.
• Demonstrated skill in problem-solving, consensus building, conflict resolution, advocacy, and team building.
• Ability to accomplish work objectives where few precedents or guidelines exist.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of experience with seniors, hospitals, or nursing facilities preferred.
• RN compact license highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the intensive outpatient psychiatric program meets Psychiatric Medical Care’s standards on interim status.
• Supervise program staff and direct and coordinate staff activities to ensure quality patient care.
• Lead a small multidisciplinary team consisting of a psychiatric physician, therapist, and medical office coordinator.
• Evaluate staff performance.
• Recruit and screen new staff.
• Provide community education to create awareness of the program.
• Build relationships and work closely with hospital CEOs, CFOs, CNOs, and other high-level decision-makers.
• Incorporate financial accountability into program activities.
• Apply conflict resolution and effective problem-solving.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Matching 401(k).
• Furthering education assistance.
• Paid travel expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree