Pediatric Acute Behavioral Health Director

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Nebraska, the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital and largest pediatric specialty network, seeks a Director of Acute Behavioral Health to lead operational and clinical efforts in Omaha.

This role will drive quality, build infrastructure, and support multidisciplinary teams to advance one of the Midwest’s most progressive pediatric behavioral health programs, with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health leadership across acute care settings.
• Ability to drive multidisciplinary collaboration across teams.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered care.
• Progressive leadership experience in pediatric behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership across the acute behavioral health continuum.
• Build infrastructure and processes to support safe, effective care.
• Drive quality improvements and patient outcomes.
• Support multidisciplinary teams and professional development.
• Shape and grow a nationally recognized pediatric program.

Skills

Behavioral health leadership

Collaborative leadership

Trauma-informed care

Program development

Education

RN or LCSW credential

Job description

Children's Nebraska, the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital and largest pediatric specialty network, seeks a Director of Acute Behavioral Health to lead operational and clinical efforts in Omaha.

This role will drive quality, build infrastructure, and support multidisciplinary teams to advance one of the Midwest’s most progressive pediatric behavioral health programs, with relocation assistance available.