Executive Nurse Leader, Behavioral Health Programs

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Careerwebsite is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health, a Registered Nurse who provides 24-hour administrative leadership for Behavioral Health programs. The role supervises care delivery, develops program plans and ensures compliance with regulations, while aligning with the organization’s mission and goals.

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

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a current and valid Registered Nurse licensure.
• Master’s degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years’ experience in psychiatric nursing for the mentally ill, or equivalent education/experience per state regulations.
• Minimum of two years of management experience with Behavioral Health programs.
• BCLS (AHA) certification required on hire and maintained.
• Behavioral Violence Prevention training within 6 months of hire and ongoing annually.
• Working knowledge of applicable mental health laws and practice standards.
• Knowledge of continuum of care for behavioral health treatment.

Aufgaben

• Assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for Behavioral Health program functions.
• Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of patient care.
• Develops and administers comprehensive Behavioral Health programming aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Leads and evaluates personnel within Behavioral Health programs and optimizes resource use.
• Communicates with staff, physicians and administration in writing and verbally.
• Provides leadership, direction and clinical supervision per organizational goals.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing

Jobbeschreibung

Careerwebsite is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health, a Registered Nurse who provides 24-hour administrative leadership for Behavioral Health programs. The role supervises care delivery, develops program plans and ensures compliance with regulations, while aligning with the organization’s mission and goals.

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