Director - Mental Health Unit

Bartlett Regional Hospital; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, Alaska, seeks an experienced Director to lead our Mental Health team. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for the nursing department, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.

The Director manages staff, budget oversight, regulatory compliance, and collaborates with physicians and hospital leadership to drive improvements in patient outcomes, professional practice, and organizational performance.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of licensed experience in the applicable department and two (2) years in supervisory/management.
• Current State of Alaska Registered Nursing License or State of Alaska LCSW License for the Mental Health Unit.
• Master’s in Healthcare Administration (substitution) and previous experience in specialty area.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Negative drug screen required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Mental Health nursing department.
• Oversee staff management, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership to improve patient outcomes.
• Lead initiatives affecting patient outcomes, staff engagement, and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Master’s in Healthcare Administration

Job description

3260 Hospital Drive
Juneau, AK 99801, USA

Description

This recruitment is open until filled.

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Pay Information:

Internal Hires: Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based on applicable Rules or Union Contract Terms.

External Hires: This position starts at $147,305.60 annually. Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

Job Summary:

The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the assigned nursing department, ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. The Director is responsible for staff management, budget oversight, regulatory compliance, and achievement of departmental goals. This role partners with physicians, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes, promote professional practice, and support continuous improvement within the organization.

Highest level of decision-making authority:

Approves and enforces departmental and organizational policies, staffing models, and practice standards.

Directs resource allocation, hiring decisions, and corrective actions.

Leads departmental initiatives impacting patient outcomes, staff engagement, and financial performance.

Serves as the highest authority on nursing operations within the assigned department.

Minimum Qualifications for the position:

Experience Preferred: Five (5) years’ standard-level licensed experience in applicable department (Ex: Registered Nurse, BH Clinician) and Two (2) years of supervisory, management, or charge experience

License(s) Required: Current State of Alaska Registered Nursing License or State of Alaska LCSW License for the Mental Health Unit

Substitution: Master’s in Healthcare Administration and previous experience in specialty area

Certification(s) Required:BLS

Practice Notice:

All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to the start of employment.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

SOA License SW Roles

Basic Life Support

SOA Registered Nurse

Employee Health

Healthstream Training

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