Director-Behavioral Health

PRIME-RMH; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIME-RMH is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health who will serve as a Registered Nurse with 24-hour administrative responsibility for Behavioral Health program functions. The role includes supervising staff, planning and evaluating patient care, and developing programmatic plans with performance improvements and regulatory compliance.

The position requires active RN licensure, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and at least two years of management experience in Behavioral Health, with

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and valid Registered Nurse licensure.
• Director of psychiatric services should have a master's degree (preferred) in psychiatric or mental health nursing.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years in psychiatric nursing or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of management experience in Behavioral Health programs.
• BCLS (AHA) certificate required on hire and maintained.
• Behavioral Violence Prevention training within six months of hire and renewed annually.
• Working knowledge of mental health laws and practice standards.
• Knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health treatment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for Behavioral Health program functions.
• Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care delivery.
• Develops programmatic plans including performance improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Directly accountable to CNO/Administrator/CEO; communicates with staff, physicians, and administration.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Management skills

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical leadership

Team coordination

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (active)

Bachelor's degree (minimum)

Master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing (preferred)

2+ years management in Behavioral Health

BCLS (AHA) certification

Behavioral Violence Prevention training

Knowledge of mental health laws

Continuum of care knowledge

Knowledge of practice standards

Job description

The Director of Behavioral Health is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24 hour administrative responsibility for the management of all Behavioral Health Program functions. Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care. Develops and implements programmatic plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations. Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the Behavioral Health program(s) and effectively utilizes employee resources, time responsibilities for the unit and is directly accountable to the CNO/Administrator/CEO. Communicates with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally. Develops and administers comprehensive Behavioral Health Programing that responds to the patient demographic needs and support the organization's overall mission, philosophy, and goals. Integrates the Behavioral Health Services' into the continuum of care, as appropriate to the facility needs; provides leadership, direction and clinical supervision in accordance with the organizational and departmental goals and objectives.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. 1. Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse Licensure.
2. 2. Director of psychiatric services has a master's degree (preferred) in psychiatric or mental health nursing
3. 3. Must have a minimum of have a Bachelor's degree, with at least 2 years' experience in psychiatric nursing providing care to the mentally ill, or be qualified by education and experience in the care of the mentally ill, in accordance with local and state regulatory requirements.
4. 4. Must have minimum of two (2) years management experience with Behavioral Health Care programs.
5. 5. Must have BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
6. 6. Behavioral Violence Prevention within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.
7. 7. Must have working knowledge of mental health laws and practice standards.
8. 8. Must have knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health treatment.
9. 9. Must have excellent verbal, written, and management skills.