Inpatient Behavioral Health Director

Cayuga Medical Center; Hayts Corner (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cayuga Health is seeking a Director of Behavioral Services to oversee the inpatient behavioral health unit's clinical and administrative operations in Ithaca, NY. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The director will lead clinical staff, collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and therapists, and manage resources to deliver effective treatment programs and drive performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Certification in psychiatry, or applicable field, preferred.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in an acute mental health setting preferred.
• Master's degree preferred (MSN, MBA, MHA, or leadership focused).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall direction, supervision and evaluation of treatment services in the inpatient behavioral health unit.
• Prepare and manage the budget; identify opportunities for financial savings without compromising patient care; identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure staff and providers are educated on department policies and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate patient care outcomes and develop strategies for continuous improvement; ensure compliance with accreditation standards; implement performance improvement initiatives based on data driven analysis of outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy development

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Education

Master's degree preferred

BSN or LMSW in NY

Job description

Cayuga Health is seeking a Director of Behavioral Services to oversee the inpatient behavioral health unit's clinical and administrative operations in Ithaca, NY. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The director will lead clinical staff, collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and therapists, and manage resources to deliver effective treatment programs and drive performance improvements.