Rn Director Pediatric Behavioral Health

Greenkey Resources LLC; Arkansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources LLC seeks an RN Director of Pediatric Behavioral Health to lead the development and operations of pediatric behavioral health services and ensure integration with acute medical care.

The role focuses on collaborating with medical staff and leadership to create inclusive approaches, advancing strategic initiatives, and overseeing programs such as eating disorders and autism services, while driving fundraising efforts to support growth.

Qualifications

• BSN required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in behavioral health or related fields.
• RN license in Arkansas or a compact state preferred.
• Proven expertise in developing and managing pediatric mental health programs.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric and mental health conditions and related legislation.
• Experience in strategic planning and operational execution within healthcare settings.
• Ability to collaborate with leadership and external entities to expand services.
• Commitment to promoting organizational mission and excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality behavioral health programs for pediatric patients.
• Manage operations to align with goals and standards.
• Collaborate with strategy and growth offices to build external relationships.
• Lead planning and execution of initiatives addressing psychiatric and mental health needs.
• Ensure integration of mental health services within acute medical care settings.
• Identify new program needs, including cost analysis and quality standards.
• Monitor legislative and policy changes impacting mental health services.
• Provide leadership in fundraising efforts to support program development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational execution

Collaboration

Education

BSN

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

RN Director Pediatric Behavioral Health Overview

• Lead the development and operations of pediatric behavioral health services, ensuring excellence in care and integration with acute medical services.
• Collaborate with medical staff and leadership to create inclusive approaches for children with mental health needs.
• Drive strategic initiatives, including partnerships with external entities and growth opportunities in mental health services.
• Oversee programs such as eating disorders, autism services, and behavioral health response teams.
• Act as an administrative dyad to key division chiefs and psychologists, ensuring seamless operational alignment.
• Promote organizational mission expansion into behavioral, mental, and emotional health services.
• Identify opportunities for philanthropy and collaborate with foundations to secure funding for initiatives.
• Stay updated on psychiatric and mental health advancements and relevant legislation.

RN Director Pediatric Behavioral Health Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and implement high-quality behavioral health programs and services for pediatric patients.
• Manage operational areas, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Collaborate with strategy and growth offices to build relationships with external agencies.
• Lead planning and execution of initiatives to address psychiatric and mental health needs.
• Ensure integration of mental health services within acute medical care settings.
• Identify and address new program needs, including cost analysis and quality standards.
• Monitor legislative and policy changes impacting mental health services.
• Provide leadership in fundraising efforts to support program development.

RN Director Pediatric Behavioral Health Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in behavioral health or related fields.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or a compact state preferred.
• Proven expertise in developing and managing mental health programs for pediatric patients.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric and mental health conditions and related legislation.
• Experience in strategic planning and operational execution within healthcare settings.
• Ability to collaborate with leadership and external entities to expand services.
• Commitment to promoting organizational mission and excellence in patient care.