Interim Travel Program Director — Behavioral Health

Horizon Health; Lewisville (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Career development opportunities

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health seeks an Interim Program Director of Behavioral Health (PRN) to oversee nursing and clinical staff across programs nationwide. You will guide policy, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high standards of patient care in a 24/7 setting.

As a leader in behavioral health, you will collaborate with hospital partners, drive performance improvements and mentor staff while managing budgets and program operations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Must have an active RN license.
• Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing in behavioral health with leadership of a unit, team and budgets.
• Graduate degree; professional licensure/certification as required.
• CPR certification or equivalent life-support credential.
• Minimum five years’ experience in behavioral health leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicates needs clearly.
• Provides clinical supervision for program nursing, counseling, patient support and admin staff.
• Develops and updates policies and procedures for the Program.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and accrediting standards.
• Leads staff development, performance evaluations and CQI initiatives.
• Oversees budget, staffing plans and marketing/contractual requirements.
• Maintains patient safety, confidentiality and high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare management

Communication

Crisis management

Education

RN license

Graduate degree

CPR certification

Job description

Horizon Health seeks an Interim Program Director of Behavioral Health (PRN) to oversee nursing and clinical staff across programs nationwide. You will guide policy, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high standards of patient care in a 24/7 setting.

As a leader in behavioral health, you will collaborate with hospital partners, drive performance improvements and mentor staff while managing budgets and program operations nationwide.