Minimum of five years in psychiatric nursing leadership.
Demonstrated experience in operational management of behavioral health services.
Skilled in developing and implementing performance improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Direct daily operations of inpatient behavioral health units.
Ensure effective patient flow, admissions, and discharge planning.
Develop and implement departmental goals and strategic initiatives.
Monitor unit census and manage capacity effectively.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient placement.
Maintain a therapeutic environment for recovery and staff engagement.
Lead quality improvement initiatives across services.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment focusing on patient-centered care.
Opportunity to influence strategic initiatives in behavioral health.
Access to continuous professional development and training programs.
Engagement with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
Direct impact on patient outcomes and quality of care.
Full Job Description
Note: The compensation range noted above represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.
The Behavioral Health Director is responsible for the strategic, operational, clinical, and financial leadership of a 54-bed inpatient behavioral health service line consisting of:
16-Bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit
20-Bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit
18-Bed Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit
The Director provides oversight and leadership for all inpatient behavioral health operations, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and financial performance. The Director collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, therapists, and hospital administration to achieve organizational goals and optimize patient outcomes.
The Director has direct and indirect oversight of Nursing, Mental Health Counselors, Behavioral Health Specialists, Occupational Therapy staff, and other interdisciplinary team members across all behavioral health units. Provide direct oversight and leadership of the Behavioral Health Admission Team
Duties and Responsibilities
Direct all daily operations of the inpatient behavioral health units.
Develop and implement departmental goals, strategic initiatives, and performance improvement plans.
Monitor unit census and capacity management to maximize occupancy while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Collaborate with referral sources, emergency departments, case management, and physician providers to ensure timely admissions and appropriate patient placement.
Maintain a therapeutic environment that promotes patient recovery and staff engagement.
Lead all quality improvement initiatives across behavioral health services.
Develop, monitor, and report key quality indicators and performance metrics.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and accrediting body requirements, including:
DNV
CMS regulations
DMH
Hospital policies and procedures
Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree in Nursing
Licenses/Registrations: Current RN license within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in psychiatric nursing leadership.
About Valley Health
Valley Health is a non-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Winchester, Virginia. The organization operates hospitals, urgent care centers, and other healthcare facilities in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. Valley Health was founded in 1994 through the merger of Winchester Medical Center and Warren Memorial Hospital. The organization is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to the communities it serves.
