Inpatient Behavioral Health Director — Program Leader

Horizon Health; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Horizon Health seeks a Behavioral Health Director for the Inspira Medical Center in Bridgeton, NJ. This role leads the inpatient/behavioral health program, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care and regulatory compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities include program development, staff leadership, quality outcomes, and integration within multidisciplinary care models, with a focus on strategic planning and community engagement. Email [e-mail] for details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required.
• Active RN or LCSW license in New Jersey.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Strong leadership, regulatory knowledge and staff development experience.
• Excellent clinical psychiatric knowledge and programming understanding.
• 5–8+ years of related work experience.
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS required.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for behavioral health programs, ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate behavioral health services and treatment models.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission and state licensing regulations.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and ancillary leadership to integrate services across care settings.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams to address process improvements and patient outcomes.
• Define program goals under hospital administration and Horizon leadership.
• Work with national support staff to maximize value of Horizon services.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

BSN or LCSW required

RN or LCSW licensed in NJ

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Horizon Health seeks a Behavioral Health Director for the Inspira Medical Center in Bridgeton, NJ. This role leads the inpatient/behavioral health program, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care and regulatory compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities include program development, staff leadership, quality outcomes, and integration within multidisciplinary care models, with a focus on strategic planning and community engagement. Email [e-mail] for details.