BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MANAGER

Virtuality Services; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is looking for a Behavioral Health Manager for its acute inpatient program. In this role, you will oversee staffing and directly supervise nurses, ensuring quality care and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) along with significant managerial experience and RN licensure in the applicable state. Certifications such as BLS and ACLS are required. This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of patients in an inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of managerial experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience as an RN in an inpatient behavioral health unit in acute care.
• Current BLS and ACLS from AHA or Red Cross are required.
• 5+ years of managerial experience in healthcare.
• RN experience in an inpatient behavioral health unit in an acute care system.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective utilization of staff within guidelines.
• Evaluate staff performance using effective coaching.
• Model leadership behavior and set expectations for teamwork.
• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets.
• Participate in educational programs and community outreach.

Skills

Staff utilization

Performance evaluation

Leadership behavior

Budget planning

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

We are looking for a Behavioral Health Manager for an acute inpatient behavioral health program. The Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, and directing functions to ensure the effective operation of the unit.

In cooperation with the leadership team, the Manager will be instrumental in developing plans, policies, and procedures to efficiently provide quality care. This position directly supervises nurses and PCTs in the unit and reports directly to the Program Director.

What you will do in this role:

• Ensure effective, flexible utilization of staff within the staffing guidelines, taking into
  consideration the staff's competency and patient acuity.
  
• Evaluate staff performance and work-related behavior per policies, obtaining
  information from appropriate personnel and utilizing effective coaching to enhance the
  performance of the employee
  
• Model leadership behavior, set expectations for teamwork, and hold staff accountable
  for performance.
  
• Demonstrate effectiveness in planning for future needs by budget preparation on an
  annual basis, monitoring monthly reports to ensure that the department stays within
  budget constraints
  
• Participate in the organization's educational programs and support the community
  outreach program, while maintaining advanced practice study.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Certifications:

• Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State in which you practice or must hold a Compact/Multi-State RN License
• Current BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross are required.
• 5+ years of managerial experience.
• The eligible candidate MUST have experience as an RN in an inpatient behavioral health unit in an acute care system.