Director of Health Care Services

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Director of Health Care Services & Department Overview

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with an amazing interdisciplinary team and truly have impact. The Director of Health Care Services oversees a team of 6 nurses and 1 medical assistant who provide care for over 200 individuals in our school and residential settings. The Director’s responsibilities encompass a diverse range of essential duties, starting with spearheading the development and implementation of nursing care philosophies, goals, and objectives. The Director ensures that our standards of nursing practice align with professional guidelines while continuously assessing and enhancing the quality of care provided. Additionally, this role oversees various facets of healthcare management, including resident care, adult day programs, and school health initiatives, collaborating closely with physicians to optimize healthcare delivery. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare management and contribute to the well-being of individuals and families in our community, we welcome you to join our dynamic team.

Director of Health Care Services Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Registered Nurse
• Active licensed Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner through the Massachusetts Board of Nurse Examiners or current licensure as a Physician’s Assistant
• Five years of experience in a leadership capacity
• Preference given for DESE license as a school nurse
• Knowledge of DPH, DESE, DEEC, DDS and DCF regulations surrounding children, adolescents and adults for both day and residential care

Director of Health Care Services Responsibilities

• Establishes methods to assess and achieve individual served family satisfaction
• Provides for comprehensive admission and discharge health care information.
• Plans, develops, implements and manages operating budget for Health Care Department.
• Works with staff development to ensure that personnel are provided with staff development programs to maintain and improve job knowledge and skills.
• Coordinates information for regulatory agency reviews and inspection.
• Supports the vision and dental clinics in meeting needs of Melmark individuals and supports Food Service in supplying the nutritional needs of individuals and staff.

Director of Health Care Services Benefits

• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement starting at $20K
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees