Behavioral Health Director jobs in the United States
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
- Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health
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Leland, NC
FULL_TIME
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Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health | Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health | Leland, North Carolina
About the Job:
The Director of Nursing is responsible and accountable for providing professional nursing care to patients. Directs, plans, coordinates, monitors and supervises the effective and efficient use of the operations of nursing and the safe delivery of behavioral health/nursing services with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude. Ensures the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, and services consistent with the facility’s strategic goals and objectives.
Roles and Responsibilities:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing required. Master’s degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing preferred.
- Five or more years’ experience in nursing practice required. Three or more years’ psychiatric or behavioral health experience required
- Three or more years progressive managerial experience required.
- Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement therapeutic nursing services in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Skills in assessment, considerable knowledge of nursing principles and practice, staffing, budgeting, employee management, regulatory requirements and documentation of care; ability to meet regulatory requirements.
- Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
- Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
- Sets the vision for nursing practice in the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, equitable and patient centered care. Manages the daily operations of nursing services.
- Develops, maintains and implements nursing services, policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice and accrediting agencies, facility philosophy and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state, federal and local governmental agencies laws and regulations.
- Develops and interprets operational indicators to detect census and acuity changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses. Acts to correct undesirable trends. Allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed.
- Leads a team of highly qualified and engaged department members thru hiring, orienting, performance assessment and management, motivating, training, scheduling, and coaching to meet department and facility goals. Ensures adequate staffing.
- Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options. Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for patients. Provides overall supervision of patient assessments and care plans. Coordinates nursing services with all other departments.
- Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss patient’s status, identify indicators for reassessment of patient’s condition, reaction/responsiveness and involvement of other disciplines. Discusses census changes, patient or staff complaints or concerns.
- Establishes, implements and monitors the infection control program and safety. Prepares or reviews infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and to develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments and administration to ensure that all patient’s physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met.
- Develops and implements health care related training that assures the best possible delivery of health-related supports and services.
- Assists the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget. Manages budget and operates within approved budget while providing excellent quality of care. Actively participate in strategic planning and budget development.
- Maintains adequate and appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.
- Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
- Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and behavioral health care and uses information to stay compliant and improve performance.
- Assists CEO in preparing staff for inspection survey. Participates in the preparation and implementation of the Plan of Correction response to an inspection survey.
- Monitors unit/floor functioning by making frequent rounds. Intervenes in crisis situations and investigates incidents. Analyzes, reviews and completes follow up on incident reports related to nursing/patient safety issues in conjunction with Risk Management.
- Assists with direct care as needed.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served. - 3 Days Ago
Clinical Director - Behavioral Health
- Embark Behavioral Health
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San Jose, CA
FULL_TIME
- Overview Clinical Director - San Martin, CA (Just outside of San Jose) Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000 Per Year (DOE) $10,000 Sign on Bonus Location: 1470 E. Middle Ave San Martin, CA 95046 Embark B...
- 13 Days Ago
Director, Behavioral Health RN
- Lifepoint Behavioral Health
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Wilson, NC
OTHER
- DescriptionAt Lifepoint Behavioral Health, we specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use disorders. Our philosophy...
- 27 Days Ago
Behavioral Health Clinical Director
- Pleasant Behavioral Health Systems
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Baltimore, MD
FULL_TIME
- Duties:Work requires knowledge of chemical dependency, psychiatric diagnoses and treatment, crisis intervention methods and counseling techniques - normally acquired through a Master’s degree in Psych...
- 2 Months Ago
Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health
- East End Behavioral Health Hospital
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Pittsburgh, PA
FULL_TIME
- We have an immediate opportunity for a Director of Nursing. General Summary: The Director of Nursing Services (DON) of the East End Behavioral Health Hospital develops and maintains behavioral health ...
- 26 Days Ago
Director of Assessment and Referral, Behavioral Health
- Parkwood Behavioral Health System
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Branch, MS
FULL_TIME
- Responsibilities: Parkwood Behavioral Health System: Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business sinc...
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- Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
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- Trinity Health
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- Equitas Health
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Columbus, OH
- Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Supervisor in the Mental Health and Recovery Services Department is responsib...
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Psychologist - Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychologist - Suicide and Trauma Emphasis (Open Rank/Track Faculty)
- The Ohio State University
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Columbus, OH
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- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Therapist / Counselor, Behavioral Health Hospital (MSW, LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC Required)
- RiverVista Health and Wellness
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Columbus, OH
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- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Income Estimation for Behavioral Health Director jobs
$122,085 to $166,888