Program Director, Behavioral Health

Memorial Physician Practices; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company...

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

North Alabama Shoals Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Program Director of Behavioral Health. This role oversees strategic planning, operations, budgeting, and policy enforcement to ensure high-quality, cost-effective behavioral health services.

You will manage budgeting, supervise staff, and guide program development to maintain financial and clinical excellence. The RN program director leads staffing, compliance with accreditation, and collaboration with hospital leadership to drive

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• Licensed Master’s level clinician required.
• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Licensure in State of Practice if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee behavioral health unit operations, including staffing, care delivery, and facility maintenance.
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and marketing efforts to support program growth.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Serve as liaison between hospital leadership, divisional teams, and unit staff to maintain collaboration.
• Lead change initiatives and promote a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Behavioral health clinical skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

North Alabama Shoals Hospital
Program Director, Registered Nurse (RN)- Behavioral Health Unit
FT | 0800-1700

*Sign-On Bonus negotiable based on experience*

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Program Director joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Who We Are:

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a 198-bed general acute care facility boasting spacious, private rooms for all patients, a 24-hour emergency department, medical and oncology services; medical/surgical inpatient units; and short-stay surgery units. Shoals also operates the region’s only in‑patient acute rehabilitation facility, the J. W. Sommer Rehabilitation Unit, and the Shoals Senior Care Center, the Shoals’ only psychiatric unit dedicated to our senior adults.

Position Summary:

The Program Director of Behavioral Health oversees strategic planning, operations, and policy enforcement to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective behavioral health services. They manage budgeting, supervise staff, and guide both short‑ and long‑term program development to maintain financial and clinical excellence.

• Manages all aspects of behavioral health unit operations, including staffing, care delivery, and facility maintenance.
• Participates in strategic planning, budgeting, and marketing efforts to support program growth.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Acts as a liaison between hospital leadership, divisional teams, and unit staff to maintain collaboration.
• Leads change initiatives, evaluates leadership performance, and promotes a positive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Master's degree in nursing; preferred.
• Qualified by education and experience in the care of behavioral health patients.
• Licensure in State of Practice if applicable.
• Licensed Master’s level clinician required
• Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling preferred.
• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement:

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.