Director of Behavorial Health-Behavorial Health Unit
| Facility | Behavioral Health Services Operations |
| Location | Lebanon, KY |
| Career Area | Therapy |
| Job ID | #305610 |
Director of Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health Unit
Full Time
Your experience matters
At Spring View Hospital-BHU, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As the Director of Behavioral Health joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
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Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Diandra Pinckney by email [email protected].
How you'll contribute
The Director of Behavioral Health is responsible for strategic planning, managing, directing, coordinating and controlling the overall operations of behavioral health programs and services. Provides leadership to ensure attainment of strategic objectives and the delivery of quality, economical health care services and other related lines of business. Coordinates and enforces program-wide policies and procedures that support the accomplishment of the behavioral health services' aims, objectives, and programs. Directs the short- range and long range planning functions that develop goals, objectives, and strategic plans to ensure quality services and a financially sound program. Participates in and manages the budget for the programs, demonstrates awareness of monthly expected budgets, allocates funds within the budget as directed, and ensures that the programs operate within the budget. Provides supervision to the leaders and staff in the designated programs. Program Directors, who are registered nurses, will also serve as the Director of Psychiatric Nursing for the unit. Program Directors, who are Licensed Mastered Social Workers, will also serve as the Director of Social/Clinical Services on the unit.
Maintains overall responsibility for all aspects of operations.
Responsible for hiring, training, supervision when required, and evaluation of all unit staff.
Participates in providing care as needed and ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately.
Participate in hospital/ unit and/or administrator on call schedule, accordingly.
Assure that all policies established by the Governing Body are implemented and followed appropriately.
Assists in the strategic planning as appropriate.
Participates in facility growth and outreach department in the marketing for programs, with input and direction from divisional vice president (BH).
Provides input on the annual budget for program in conjunction with divisional team showing the expected revenue and expenditures as required by the board. Making Communities Healthier®
Oversee unit-based activities related to behavioral health including administration of care, productivity, and compliance with furnished policies and procedures.
Supports facility-based initiatives and functions related to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Consults with leaders on a regular basis; evaluates leadership competence and makes changes as necessary; keeps lines of communication open; works with hospital leadership to foster high employee morale and a positive work environment for employees.
Ensures maintenance of physical properties in a good and safe state of repair and operation.
Presents to divisional team and hospital leadership periodic reports reflecting the services and financial activities of the behavioral health unit. and such special reports as may be required by the boards.
Attends all meetings of the hospital board and committees as directed by the CNO and CEO.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies by supporting facility-based compliance initiatives, monitoring the delivery of health care for the behavioral health unit, and recording and reporting data related to compliance and performance measures when indicated.
Oversees change implementation initiatives provided by the facility and divisional management team when indicated.
Assists the facility with sustaining program accreditation and licensing by implementing, monitoring, and reporting performance measures related to quality initiatives provided by the facility and division
Reviews plans for the achievement of programs' specific objectives and established goals, and periodically reviews, evaluates and updates such plans. Said plans shall always reflect the hospital's mission statement.
Serves as a liaison between critical stakeholders including facility leadership, the division management team, and staff on the behavioral health unit. As a liaison, will enable the division management team to attend and support external functions by coordinating and communicating between all the stakeholders.
In instances where the Program Director is other than a registered nurse, the nursing department will have a designated Nurse manager/Leader to serve as the Director of Psychiatric Nursing for the unit.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Qualifications and requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
Master's degree in nursing preferred.
Qualified by education and experience in the care of behavioral health patients.
Licensure in State of Practice if applicable.
Licensed Master's level clinician required.
Marriage and Family Therapy; Professional Counseling preferred.
3 years of leadership experience preferred.
3 years of experience in caring for behavioral health patients preferred
About us
Spring View-BHU is a 12-bed unit located in Lebanon, Ky, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Spring View Hospital-BHU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spring View Hospital-BHU is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.