Director Pharmacy, Behavioral Health

Memorial Physician Practices; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Valley Spring Behavioral Health Hospital seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead the pharmacy department and oversee day-to-day operations in a high-quality behavioral health setting.

The role requires a PharmD with Massachusetts state licensure, and will manage staffing, budgets, and strategic initiatives to support patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• PharmD required
• Massachusetts State pharmacy license required

Responsibilities

• Directs the department's activities and manages staff, schedules, and performance.
• Plans and monitors departmental goals and budgets to ensure quality patient care.
• Ensures compliance with clinical, administrative, legal and ethical standards
• Directs and evaluates operations including patient care delivery, information systems, and audits.

Education

PharmD

Massachusetts State Pharmacy License

Job description

Facility Name:

Valley Spring Behavioral health

Position:

Director Pharmacy

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm, on call hours as well

Shift:

Full Time Days

Your experience matters:

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Pharmacy joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate, high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art healing environment. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

What we are Looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic Director of Pharmacy who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. Managing the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.

• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.

• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.

• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.

• Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.

• Salary: $111,294 - $150,247

Education / Certification:

• Doctorate Degree: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required

• Certifications / Licenses : Massachusetts State pharmacy license

"Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.