Program Director, Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit

Baptist Health

$85K — $100K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing or Social Work required, or Bachelor's with Master's completion within 2 years.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of progressive clinical experience and leadership management preferred.
  • Active RN or LMSW licensure required; Behavioral Health specialty certification preferred.
  • Commitment to continuing education demonstrated through professional development activities.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and implement daily operations of three psychiatric nursing units.
  • Facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities for quality patient care.
  • Manage leadership allocation in assigned areas effectively.
  • Develop long- and short-term goals and objectives for the Nursing Department.
  • Participate in administrative call duties alongside the leadership team.

Benefits

  • Full-time regular employment status.
  • Opportunity for leadership and professional development within the Nursing Service Leadership Team.
  • Engagement in policy development and strategic planning for the Nursing Department.
Full Job Description
Highlights:

Summary: The Director, Behavioral Health Services shall be responsible for the organization and implementation of daily unit operations of three specific psychiatric nursing units. This individual is also responsible to facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities for the provision of quality patient care. The Director will be responsible for the allocation and management of leadership in assigned areas. As a member of the Nursing Service Leadership Team, the Director will assist in the development of long- and short-term goals, objectives, policy development, and priority setting for the Nursing Department. Additionally, the Director will participate with the leadership team in assuming administrative call duties for the facility.

Education/Experience:

Master's degree in Nursing or Social Work required. If individual has a Bachelor's in Nursing, must obtain Master's degree in Nursing within 2 years or hire to role. Minimum 3-5 years progressive experience in clinical field and leadership management preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Active RN or LMSW licensure required; Behavioral Health specialty certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Evidence of commitment to continuing education.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
  • Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
  • Employee development and performance management skills.


Primary Location:
Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job:
Program Director, Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit

Director, Behavioral Health Services

Job Type:
Regular-Full time

Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

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