Geriatric Unit Programs Director - PAS II-Unit Administrator

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life insurance

Retirement plans

13 paid holidays

Annual leave

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks a Geriatric Unit Programs Director to lead clinical and administrative operations across Ward E and Ward F, ensuring compliance with certification and accreditation standards.

The role directs performance improvement efforts, supervises a multidisciplinary team, and develops strategic plans to meet the needs of geriatric patients in inpatient settings at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in healthcare administration or related field required.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience administering aspects of a long-range behavioral healthcare program required.
• Strongly prefer advanced or master's degree in behavioral health.
• Strongly prefer experience administering or supervising inpatient mental health program.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop the clinical and administrative operations of Geriatric Services.
• Coordinate performance improvement services for the Program.
• Ensure compliance with certification/accreditation guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Experience administering long-range a…

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in healthcare administration or related field

Nursing Home Administrator license

Job description

Title: Geriatric Unit Programs Director - PAS II-Unit Administrator

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: Salary Range: $90,934/yr. to $125,489/yr.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mental Health Institute, Marion, Va.

Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To direct and develop the clinical and administrative operations of Geriatric Services (Ward E – Intermediate Care and Ward F – Acute Treatment) according to certification/ accreditation guidelines. All services are provided according to the needs and preferences of adult geriatric individuals, taking into account age and diagnoses-specific issues. This position is also responsible for coordinating the performance improvement services of the Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in healthcare administration or related field required.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience administering aspects of a long-range behavioral healthcare program required.
• Licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator by Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Additional Considerations

• Strongly prefer advanced or master’s degree in behavioral health field.
• Strongly prefer experience administrating or supervising inpatient mental health program or major component of program.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.
Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preferences to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.