Behavioral Health Director jobs in Olympia, WA
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)
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Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health 263
- Telecare Corporation
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McCleary, WA
FULL_TIME
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Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, and all belief systems.Telecare operates the Mark Reed Evaluation and Treatment (E&T) center in McCleary WA. This program, located in Grays Harbor County, is a secure 16-bed inpatient E&T for adults aged 18 who meet the criteria for services under the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA). Our mission at this facility is to engage individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. We are looking for employees that have a desire to work in a team environment that is focused on recovery and empowerment.Full Time; Shift Hours and Days vary as neededExpected starting wage range is $133,437.20 - $164,834.28. The full wage range goes up to $196,231.10. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for activities and functions related to the administration of member care systems and member care in nursing areas and departments.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders.
- Plans, organizes, directs and controls nursing services
- Develops departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures; organizes the department to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines; functions in an advisory capacity to the Administrator in evaluating procedural changes as they relate to care of members served
- Makes use of management practices that include empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise expectations regarding duties assigned employees, frequent feedback focusing on both positive and problematic aspects of work performance, and other management practices that are consistent with Continuous Quality Improvement
- Promotes and maintains professional and effective relationships and communications within the department and with other departments
- Collaborates with other administrative staff in strategic planning activities with the goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the facility
- Is available to assist at other Telecare facilities, which may involve travel
- Establishes staffing requirements and recommends to administration the numbers and classifications of personnel to be employed
- Directs the recruitment, selection and when necessary disciplinary action within the Nursing Department
- Implements the safety program and actively participates in reducing Workers Compensation
- Establishes standards for procurement of supplies and equipment for the department
- Manages the Nursing Department within allocated budgetary parameters and participates in the development of the fiscal budget
- Ensures that the nursing department is in compliance with all related state, federal and local licensing regulations and requirements
- Oversees and ensures medication management and infection control standards
- Collaborates with leadership team and all department on quality initiatives
- Coordinates nursing services with other clinical and ancillary services. In the process of accomplishing this, promotes the cost-effective use of personnel, supplies and equipment
- Participates and encourages participation from staff in activities, including professional and trade organizations, that promote mental health services
- Establishes and defines standards which ensure safe and therapeutically effective care
- Assesses the quality of care rendered by the Nursing Department and ensures sound practice
- Establishes and maintains a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program within the Nursing Department which includes frequent collaboration with other departments, employee education, and a focus on monitoring departmental standards and actively removing barriers to the provision of high quality care
- Is an active participant of all committees involving members served safety, nursing policies, practices and procedures
- Assumes responsibility for her/his professional growth and the ongoing professional development of the nursing staff
- Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have four (4) years of experience - two (2) in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field and two (2) years of experience and one (1) year in a supervisory capacity
- Current valid licensure as an RN in the state of operation
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
- All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Preferred:
- An MSN degree and administrative experience in long term care
SKILLS
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking to aid decision-making
- Flexibility and ability to adapt
- Commitment to development
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive.
EOE AA M/F/V/DisabilityIf job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
- 18 Days Ago
Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health 263
- Telecare Corporation
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McCleary, WA
FULL_TIME
- Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural divers...
- 18 Days Ago
Adult Psychiatrist/Medical Director - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus!
- Behavioral Health Resources
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Olympia, WA
FULL_TIME
- Behavioral Health Resources is recruiting for a full-time Adult Psychiatrist/Medical Director. Most of your time would be allocated to clinical work, with time set aside each week for Medical Director...
- 2 Months Ago
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)(EntryLevel)
- American Behavioral Health Systems Inc-Mission
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Chehalis, WA
FULL_TIME
- Do you want great benefits while you get experience in the field? Do you want to be paid more to work graveyard shifts? Do you want to be a part of changing peoples lives for the better? If you answer...
- 2 Days Ago
Acute - Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health 263
- Telecare Corporation
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McCleary, WA
FULL_TIME
- Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural divers...
- 2 Months Ago
Acute - Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health 263
- Main Template
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McCleary, WA
FULL_TIME
- Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural divers...
- 2 Months Ago
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Olympia - Paraeducator - Student Specific - (Washington MS) 2023-24
- Olympia School District
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Olympia, WA
- Driver/Custodian/Office/Para/Other - Position - Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant Grades K-5 Job Number 4600293469 St...
- 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Olympia - Paraeducator - Student Specific - (Centennial ES) 2023-24
- Olympia School District
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Olympia, WA
- Driver/Custodian/Office/Para/Other - Position - Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant Grades K-5 Job Number 4600294538 St...
- 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Olympia - Paraeducator - Student Specific - (Roosevelt ES) 2023-24
- Olympia School District
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Olympia, WA
- Driver/Custodian/Office/Para/Other - Position - Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant Grades K-5 Job Number 4600295326 St...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Testing Psychologist - Olympia, WA
- Hiring Now!
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Olympia, WA
- At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Olympia, WA
- Hiring Now!
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Olympia, WA
- At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Social Worker - $80,000 to $101,000+ - Olympia, WA
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Olympia, WA
- At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Counselor - Annual Stock Bonus - Olympia, WA
- Hiring Now!
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Olympia, WA
- At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Counselor - Flexible Schedule - Olympia, WA
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Olympia, WA
- At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Olympia, Washington
Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. European settlers claimed the area in 1846, with the Treaty of Medicine Creek initiated in 1854, and the Treaty of Olympia initiated in January 1856.
Olympia was incorporated as a town on January 28, 1859, and as a City in 1882. The population was 46,479 as of the 2010 census, making it the 24th largest city in the state. The city borders Lacey to the east and Tumwater to the south. Olympia is a cultural center of the southern Puget Sound region. Olympia is located 60 miles (100 km) southwest of Seat...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Behavioral Health Director jobs
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