Executive Director - Behavioral Health Nursing Leader

Horizon Health; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and stock"

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health in Pinehurst, NC seeks an Executive Director of Behavioral Health (Nursing) to oversee the 28-bed adult/dual diagnosis unit at First Health Moore Regional Health. The role requires strategic planning, program administration, and strong clinical leadership to align with Horizon and hospital objectives.

The position emphasizes staff development, policy execution, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with hospital leadership to maintain high-quality care and program success.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in North Carolina.
• Master’s degree required if not in nursing field.
• CPR Certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of healthcare leadership experience.
• Experience in an acute care mental health setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicates information and needs.
• Provides leadership and direction consistent with Hospital guidelines.
• Delivers clinical supervision for Program nursing, counseling, patient support and admin staff.
• Develops and updates all Program policies and procedures in coordination with VP, Clinical Practice.
• Ensures the Program complies with federal, state, local and accrediting standards.
• Oversees patient care and reporting of symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Develops audits for staff training and documentation quality.
• Recruits and hires qualified staff for the Program.
• Supports staff development through individualized training plans and participation in programs.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Clinical supervision

Policy implementation

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or related field

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Horizon Health in Pinehurst, NC seeks an Executive Director of Behavioral Health (Nursing) to oversee the 28-bed adult/dual diagnosis unit at First Health Moore Regional Health. The role requires strategic planning, program administration, and strong clinical leadership to align with Horizon and hospital objectives.

The position emphasizes staff development, policy execution, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with hospital leadership to maintain high-quality care and program success.