Behavioral Health Director oversees the study and treatment of patients with emotional, mental, or psychological disorders. Develops, implements, and updates strategic initiatives, programs, and services. Being a Behavioral Health Director manages and directs the operations of behavioral health services. Uses knowledge of behavioral health research and trends to ensure the department's practices are up-to-date and effective. Additionally, Behavioral Health Director establishes training programs and supports and supervises staff. Ensures all behavioral health operations comply with clinical guidelines and regulations. Requires an advanced degree in psychology or related field. Typically reports to top management. The Behavioral Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Behavioral Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description
Carries out the System, Hospital and Nursing Service mission, vision, values and the overall strategic plan, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management and quality management in all areas of the hospital in the absence of leadership. Assumes direct management and administrative responsibility for the overall operation of the Nursing Department and facility in the absence of leadership during their shift, including hiring, educating, evaluating and managing staff and developing staff.
Job Responsibility
1.Assumes direct management and administrative responsibility for the overall operation of the Nursing Department and facility in the absence of leadership during their shift, including hiring, educating, evaluating and managing staff and developing staff.
2.Carries out the System, Hospital and Nursing Service mission, vision, values and the overall strategic plan, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management and quality management in all areas of the hospital in the absence of leadership.
3.Promotes the health system service standards and creates a patient focused caring environment while assuring that the individual needs of the patient are met.
4.Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses and other healthcare team members.
5.Develops, implements, directs, and evaluates nursing care staff and/or programs. Counsels, directs, and instructs nursing staff in clinical and management concerns.
6.Employs learning organization principles and techniques in all aspects of unit leadership.
7.Monitors the personnel, supply and equipment considerations in collaboration with the staff and support department directors.
8.Monitors unit operational performance metrics inclusive of LOS, agency and overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates.
9.Assesses unit activity, patient activity and personnel resources in order to ensure equitable and appropriate staffing.
10.Participates in activities to correct deficiencies in patient care services.
11.Role model standards of professional practice (clinical, educational and leadership) for colleagues and external customers.
12.Promotes a “just culture” environment where staff feel safe to admit mistakes, report problems, and take ownership and accountability of their actions.
13.Collaborates and communicates with internal colleagues and leadership to improve quality patient centered care.
14.Implements and reinforces action plans and goals that support staff inclusion, empowerment and development.
15.Maintain a broad understanding of the regulatory environment in order to support compliance with requirements.
16.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, required.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required,
plus specialized certifications, as needed.
7 years of technical experience, required.
2 years of leadership/management experience, required.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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