DIR - CLINICAL SVCS - BH

Horizon Health; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

FSAs; HSA

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Director to lead the inpatient psychiatric units and oversee patient care delivery for the Sterling, IL program. The role emphasizes policy development, clinical supervision, and coordination with hospital administration to ensure high-quality care.

The director will manage nursing and counseling staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to strategic planning and community relations for the program.

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

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicate information and needs.
• Provide leadership and direction per Hospital guidelines and nursing/program philosophies.
• Provide clinical supervision for Program nursing, counseling, patient support and administrative staff.
• Develop and update all policies and procedures for the Program with VP-level coordination.
• Ensure the Program meets federal, state, local and accrediting standards.
• Define philosophy, goals and objectives of the treatment program with hospital leadership.
• Collaborate with support staff to maximize value from Horizon services.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams to address process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Change management

Regulatory compliance

Hospital administration

Education

BSN

RN license

Tools

CPR certification

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

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.