Behavioral Health Clinical Services Director

UNMH Jobs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UNMH Jobs is seeking a nurse leader to direct clinical and management activities of a unit, ensuring quality patient care and alignment with strategic objectives. You will supervise staff, coordinate patient care, and support education and research in collaboration with the Unit Medical Director.

You will recruit and develop personnel, ensure adherence to standards and policies, participate in budget management, and lead patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required
• Related discipline within 36 months of assignment
• Minimum 2 years directly related experience; 3 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct activities of supervisory, technical professional and support staff; conduct staff meetings
• Interview applicants, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, counsel, discipline and terminate departmental personnel
• Establish standards and objectives for clinical unit; ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Plan safe, economical and efficient nursing and/or patient care
• Ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with quality standards; document patient care activities
• Monitor clinical records for problem resolution; ensure continuity of care and discharge planning
• Provide and coordinate clinical learning experiences for staff and students
• Coordinate orientation and clinical learning experiences for staff and students
• Act as liaison between patient, family, physician, clinician, and staff
• Maintain equipment, supplies, records and reports
• Attend meetings and participate in hospital committees and activities
• Promote professional growth through education and research with Unit Medical Director
• Develop and administer division budget; monitor expenditures
• Support patient safety through policy adherence and proactive improvements
• Identify and report safety concerns and environmental risks

Education

Master's Degree

Related Discipline w/in 36 Months of Assignment

LPCC/CMHC, LCSW, MFT, or Psychologist in New Mexico

Job description

UNMH Jobs is seeking a nurse leader to direct clinical and management activities of a unit, ensuring quality patient care and alignment with strategic objectives. You will supervise staff, coordinate patient care, and support education and research in collaboration with the Unit Medical Director.

You will recruit and develop personnel, ensure adherence to standards and policies, participate in budget management, and lead patient safety initiatives.