Top Behavioral Health Executive plans and directs all aspects of a healthcare organization's behavioral health function. Develops and implements the strategic vision, service offerings, and operations of the behavioral health department. Being a Top Behavioral Health Executive collaborates with other clinical specialties to ensure behavioral health services align and integrate with organizational objectives. Provides comprehensive and current knowledge of behavioral health research and trends to provide up-to-date and effective practices. Additionally, Top Behavioral Health Executive establishes training programs for all levels of 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 Top Behavioral Health Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Behavioral Health Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Behavioral Health Specialist promotes positive behavioral health and wellness by providing direct patient care and positive role modeling. This may include escorting and monitoring patients, as well as identifying the personal needs of patients. In collaboration with Rehabilitation Therapists, planning and implementing therapeutic activities and groups is expected. Additionally, some assistance with medical interventions may be required, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Position Qualifications:
Current BLS
High school diploma or GED
STNA certification, preferred
Experience in psychiatric setting, preferred
Phlebotomy competency, a plus
Key Responsibilities / Job Accountabilities:
Additional Skills / Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of behavioral and medical care of patients
Interesting in understanding of recovery in mental illness and substance abuse, and treatment approaches and techniques.
Interest in working with patients with psychiatric diagnoses.
Ability to work under stress with patients who may require constant observation.
Flexibility in work schedule.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSURES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid and active driver’s license
ATTENDANCE:
Regular and punctual attendance.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English is the primary language of the facility. Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with coworkers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as appropriate to the position.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems and collect data.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to identify and implement components of the administrative process. Identify learning needs and teach patients and families. Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
Job Function
Percent of Time
Direct Patient Care and Technical Skills: identifies patient care requirements through assistance with admission process, interactions with patients and families, and observations, which include, but are not limited to, taking vital signs, reporting intake and output, levels of mental alertness, and functioning; assists with patient nutrition; provides direct patient care by assisting with personal hygiene, ambulation, and monitoring behavior; promotes patients’ independence by following patient care goals.
30%
Facilitation of Groups and Activities: assists with planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating group activities and social functions for patients.
10%
Safety and Quality: Monitors all patient behaviors and reports to assigned RN; follows hospital and nursing department philosophies and care standards defined by Ohio law, The Joint Commission, and other governing agency regulations; maintains safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, under direction of Registered Nurse; escorts patients, as needed, to special procedures, court hearings, or appointments with specialists or medical tests; adheres to infection-control policies and protocols.
30%
Communication and Teamwork: promotes a compassionate environment by providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families; assists the interdisciplinary treatment team with development of a treatment plan by providing observations and other information provided by patient, family, and others; assists with crisis intervention through teamwork and respect for patient.
30%
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Rights: Generations Behavioral Health is dedicated to protecting patient rights and the dignity of each patient. A patient may exercise their rights without any concerns about coercion, discrimination or retaliation.
Leadership: Generations Behavioral Health establishes and maintains a leadership structure that plans, manages, and controls the operation of the organization in a manner that achieves quality performance.
Performance Improvement: Applies performance improvement methods and techniques; assists in data collection; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; and participate in new employee orientation. Environment of Care Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment.
Environment of Care: Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment.
Infection Control: Applies hand-washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross contamination. Complies with applicable health screenings.
Information Management: Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of patient information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality expectations in a timely manner.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; participates in processes to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; and maintains reporting mechanisms.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Attends in-service and education programs; attends and completes continuing education required for maintenance of applicable license and/or certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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