Director, Geriatric Mental Health Program

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics seeks a Director of Mental Health Program to lead a small interdisciplinary team providing high-quality care for Older Adults. The role focuses on care, community engagement, and compliance with therapeutic services.

You will work with psychiatric physicians, social workers, and CNAs to implement programs, educate the community, and ensure comprehensive treatment planning and patient assessments are handled with compassion and accountability.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or bachelor’s degree is required.
• Psychiatric experience preferred.
• Passion for working with Older Adults preferred.
• Work with kindness and accountability to enhance patient quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Care: Lead a small interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality care to Older Adult patients.
• Community: Engage with the local community and resources to educate about mental health services.
• Compliance: Ensure compliant therapeutic services, oversee intake assessments, fall assessments, and treatment plan development.

Education

Registered Nurse or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics seeks a Director of Mental Health Program to lead a small interdisciplinary team providing high-quality care for Older Adults. The role focuses on care, community engagement, and compliance with therapeutic services.

You will work with psychiatric physicians, social workers, and CNAs to implement programs, educate the community, and ensure comprehensive treatment planning and patient assessments are handled with compassion and accountability.