Director of Behavioral Health

Gateway$91K — $137K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
  • Master's degree in psychiatric and mental health nursing or equivalent
  • Current Illinois Nursing License
  • Current Basic Life Support certification
  • At least 5 years healthcare experience, with 3 years in a clinical staff nursing role
  • Minimum of 2 years in a management or supervisory role

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing services in behavioral health
  • Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Oversee nursing staff and develop policies and procedures
  • Promote staff development and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Foster a therapeutic environment for patients' emotional and psychological well-being

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Vacation time and holiday pay
  • Shift differentials
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

The behavioral health nursing director provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing services within the behavioral health setting. This role ensures that delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care in alignment with organizaitonal goals, regulatory standards, and best practices in behavioral health. The direcotr oversees nursing staff, develops and implements policies and procedures, promotes staff develpment, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic treatment and recovery. Through effective leadership, the director fosters a therapeutic environment that supports that emotional and psychological well-being of patients while promoting excellence in nursing practice.

Specifics:
  • -Position: Director of Behavioral Health
  • -Department: Administration
  • -Location: Gateway Regional Medical Center 2100 Madison Ave. Granite City, IL 62040
  • -Position Status: Full-time


Education Qualifications:
  • Required: Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing
  • Required: Master's Degree in Psychiatric and Mental health nursing (MSN-PMHNP) Or a master's degree with clinical and leadership experience in the behavioral health setting.


Certification Qualifications:
  • Required: Current Illinois Nursing License
  • Required: Current Basic Life Support (AHA or American Red Cross BLS) certification
  • Required: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training course (CPI) required within 1 month of hire date
  • Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA or American Red Cross ACLS)


Experience Qualifications:
  • At least 5 years health care experience
  • Must have 3 years clinical staff nurse experience
  • Must have at least 2 years management and/or supervisory experience


Company Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Click to see all available
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Vacation time and holiday pay
  • Shift differentials
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment


Pay Range:
  • The pay range for this position is 91,644.80 - 137,467 per Year.

Disclaimer: Pay is determined based on various factors, including education level, years of experience, relevant certifications, and specific skills related to the position. The final compensation package will be discussed with Human Resources to ensure fairness and alignment with the candidate's qualifications.

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