Director of Acute Behavioral Health (RN)

Children's Hospital & Medical Center

$90K — $120K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required.
  • Master's Degree in a related field, committed to obtaining within 1 year of hire required.
  • 7-9 years in nursing, including 5 years in a leadership role required.
  • Knowledge of systems theory applicable to operations.
  • Strong communication skills for diverse settings.

Responsibilities

  • Directs planning and program development for acute behavioral health services.
  • Provides clinical and operational leadership for service quality.
  • Collaborates with the medical director and other leaders to enhance service systems.
  • Standardizes and delivers high-quality clinical care and outcomes.
  • Supports the strategic planning for behavioral health services.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
  • Access to a vibrant community with cultural and educational opportunities.
  • Opportunity to lead and innovate in a critical healthcare sector.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you a behavioral health professional passionate about leading teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and timely mental health crisis services to pediatrics, adolescents, and families in need? Do you have experience with trauma informed therapeutic models, including working with acute mental health services?

Children's Nebraska is searching for a Director of Acute Behavioral Health (RN) to join the team.

With a population of more than 925,000, Omaha offers all the amenities of a big city with the warmth of the Midwest. The area is rich in arts and cultural activities and is home to a world-class zoo that appeals to children and adults alike. Greater Omaha has an outstanding educational system of public and private schools and is home to numerous universities and colleges. In addition to the many collegiate sports, Omaha hosts the Olympic Curling Trials and the College World Series. All of this, combined with a diverse economy with multiple Fortune 500 companies, makes for an extraordinary quality of life.

Relocation available to those who qualify!

A Brief Overview
Directs and implements the planning and program development for acute behavioral health services. Provides clinical and operational leadership for acute behavioral health services to ensure high quality care coordination and operational systems, in collaboration with the medical director of the department(s). Standardizes and delivers high quality of clinical care and outcomes and supports the development of the strategic plan. Works collaboratively with other behavioral health leaders, hospital, physician and nursing leaders to create a cohesive, quality driven behavioral health service line.

Education Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Nursing Required and
  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, commits to working towards master's within 1 year of hire Required

Experience Qualifications
  • 7-9 years experience in nursing including 5 years in a leadership position Required


Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of systems theory and ability to apply it to operations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups in a wide variety of settings.
  • Ability to utilize critical thinking skills, do strategic planning and project management.
  • Ability to analyze operational systems and fiscal reports.
  • Skills in negotiation and problem solving.


Licenses and Certifications
  • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of Nebraska Upon Hire Required and
  • CNML - Certified Nurse Manager and Leader Preferred and
  • NE-BC - Nurse Executive Preferred and
  • NEA-BC - Nurse Executive, Advanced Preferred


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