DIR - CLINICAL SVCS - BH

UHS; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts; HSA

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health seeks a Behavioral Health Director to lead the inpatient psychiatric unit at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. The Director oversees patient care, supervises nursing and counseling staff, and ensures delivery of a high‑quality treatment program.

You will develop policies, coordinate with Horizon and the Hospital, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Requires a BSN with inpatient psychiatric leadership, supervisory experience, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Requires BSN with acute care inpatient psychiatry experience.
• Demonstrated behavioral health nursing leadership and supervisory experience.
• Experience with change management and regulatory compliance.
• Hospital administration experience and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Program, Hospital and Horizon to communicate needs and priorities.
• Provide leadership and direction in accordance with Hospital guidelines and Horizon philosophies.
• Supervise Program nursing, counseling, patient support and administrative staff.
• Develop and update all Program policies and procedures in coordination with assigned VP.
• Ensure the Program meets and maintains federal, state, local and accrediting standards.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams to address process improvements affecting patients and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by this position.

Skills

Behavioral health leadership

Supervisory experience

Change management

Regulatory compliance

Hospital administration

CPR certification

Education

BSN in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Clinical Director of Behavioral Health - Sterling, IL

*This position could be eligible for our company bonus program.*

Horizon Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Director to work on the inpatient psychiatric units (10-bed Adult Psych Unit) in the CGH Medical Center, in Sterling, IL .The Behavioral Health Director is responsible for the maintenance of the Horizon Health/Client hospital contractual relationship(s) and in coordination with the client, the overall administration of patient care for the Program. He/she plans, implements and evaluates delivery of overall nursing care to patients. He/she provides managerial support by providing supervision and evaluation of all nursing personnel for the Program. Included in these responsibilities are: 1) the development and maintenance of a high-quality treatment program; 2) the development and implementation of a comprehensive community relations program; 3) strategic planning, program administration, and development; and 4) He/she contributes to the program nursing and hospital through commitment to nursing goals and the supervision of clinical staff.

Responsibilities:

• Performs as liaison between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicating information and needs appropriately
• Supports Hospital and Horizon missions, goals and objectives
• Provides leadership and direction in accordance with Hospital guidelines and consistent with nursing and Program philosophies
• Provides clinical supervision for Program nursing, counseling, patient support and administrative staff
• Develops, in coordination with assigned VP, Clinical Practice, implements and updates all policies and procedures for the Program
• In coordination with the Hospital, ensures the Program meets and maintains all federal, state, local and accrediting bodies’ regulations and standards
• Defines the philosophy, goals and objectives of the treatment program under the direction of hospital administration, Horizon’s clinical and operations staff and in conjunction with the Medical Director
• Works with divisional and national support staff to ensure that the client hospital realizes maximum value from Horizon services
• Directs departmental staff involved in multidisciplinary teams to address process improvements involving patients, employees, other customers or teams appropriately
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EOE

About Sterling, IL

Sterling, Illinois, offers a combination of small-town charm with access to larger city amenities, making it an attractive place for many people. It offers a rich history as the former "Hardware Capital of the World," complemented by a vibrant downtown with local businesses and a growing job base. The city boasts beautiful natural scenery, including the Rock River and surrounding parks, and provides a variety of cultural arts, civic events, and a strong sense of community life. Residents also benefit from a local hospital, a comprehensive school system, and a cost-effective environment.

Qualifications

• Requires BSN with previous acute care inpatient psychiatric experience in a hospital and supervisory experience.
• Must have Behavioral health nursing Director experience.
• Change management, implementations, regulatory compliance experience.
• Hospital Administration Experience
• CPR certification

EOE

EEO Statement

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