Senior Director, Behavioral Health - RN Leadership

Roxborough Memorial Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia seeks a Director of Behavioral Health to assume 24-hour administrative responsibility for program operations and outcomes. The RN leader will supervise staff, develop program plans, and ensure ongoing quality and regulatory compliance across Behavioral Health services.

Requires RN licensure, a master’s in psychiatric/mental health nursing (preferred), and at least two years of management experience in Behavioral Health, with knowledge of applicable

Qualifications

• Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Director of psychiatric services has a master's degree (preferred) in psychiatric or mental health nursing.
• Must have minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, with at least 2 years’ experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Must have minimum of two (2) years management experience with Behavioral Health Care programs.
• Must have BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 24 hour administrative responsibility for the management of all Behavioral Health Program functions.
• Supervises and evaluates personnel assigned to the Behavioral Health program(s).
• Develops and administers comprehensive Behavioral Health programming aligned with the facility’s mission.
• Communicates with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbal.
• Integrates Behavioral Health Services into the continuum of care and provides clinical supervision.

Skills

RN licensure

Master's degree (psychiatric/mental)

Bachelor's degree

2+ years psychiatric nursing

2+ years management

BCLS (AHA)

Behavioral Violence Prevention

Mental health laws knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia seeks a Director of Behavioral Health to assume 24-hour administrative responsibility for program operations and outcomes. The RN leader will supervise staff, develop program plans, and ensure ongoing quality and regulatory compliance across Behavioral Health services.

Requires RN licensure, a master’s in psychiatric/mental health nursing (preferred), and at least two years of management experience in Behavioral Health, with knowledge of applicable