Inpatient Behavioral Health Director

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Horizon Health at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA seeks a Director of Behavioral Health to lead the 16-bed inpatient unit for ages 18+. The role oversees nursing care, policy implementation, and administration of patient care in collaboration with hospital leadership.

You will supervise clinical and administrative staff, drive quality improvement, and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and accrediting standards while maintaining a compassionate environment for patients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or master's in social work/counseling.
• Clinical licensed required.
• Crisis prevention training.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicate needs.
• Provide leadership and direction per hospital guidelines.
• Develop and update policies and procedures for the Program.
• Ensure the Program meets regulations and standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to improve processes.

Skills

Crisis prevention

Clinical license

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or master's in social work/counseling

Clinical license

Job description

Horizon Health at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA seeks a Director of Behavioral Health to lead the 16-bed inpatient unit for ages 18+. The role oversees nursing care, policy implementation, and administration of patient care in collaboration with hospital leadership.

You will supervise clinical and administrative staff, drive quality improvement, and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and accrediting standards while maintaining a compassionate environment for patients and