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Director, Behavioral Health

Wilson, North Carolina

Req ID 7462-8645 Post Date Apr. 12, 2024 CategoryManagement and Supervisors FacilityWilson Medical Center
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Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. At Wilson Medical Center, a 294-bed facility, we bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community. With great pride, we offer Growing Tree Child Care Center on-site daycare where children are offered a nurturing, safe environment centered around the needs of each child.

Where We Are:

Wilson residents enjoy a community rich in educational, cultural, and social opportunities. We are home to numerous athletic and water sports, festivals, and arts and entertainment venues. From the beach to the mountains, in Wilson, you are within easy driving distance of all that North Carolina has to offer.

Why Choose Us:

·     Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

·     Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

·     Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

·     Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

·     Opportunities for education and training through a partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare

·     Growing Tree On-Site Childcare Facility

·     And much more…

Position Summary:

The Director of Behavioral Health is responsible for ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures for the delivery of age-appropriate, culturally aware, and recovery-focused mental health care are consistently and safely executed across service areas. This position collaborates with other staff, leadership, and medical staff to achieve organizational goals; regulatory compliance; customer, physician, and staff satisfaction; quality client care outcomes; service line effectiveness; and fiscal efficiencies, serves as liaison to facility LME and the mental health community to ensure economy of resources and continuity of care for clientele and plans for service line growth.  

1. Develop and coordinate Behavioral Health programs.
2. Develops a system of care that is responsive to customer needs and expectations
3. Facilitates resolution to patient, family, co-workers, and physician complaints.
4. Functions as a liaison between hospital Administration, medical staff, other departments, and the mental health community to achieve facility goals.
5. Assures all Behavioral Health services comply with Regulatory standards.
6. Accountable for hiring qualified and competent staff to budget and staffing patterns.
7. Ensures an environment of teamwork and collaboration.
8. Serves as the local expert in Behavioral Health services.
9. Determines and implements opportunities for service line growth, expansion, and efficiencies, and collaborates with Senior Leadership to grow the business.
10. Manages, coordinates, and directs the day-to-day activities of the department.
11. Administers large projects, develops policies, processes, and procedures, and ensures compliance.

EEOC Statement:

Wilson Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants, and employees while complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.


Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education
Master's degree is Required
- Psychology, Social Work, Health Care Administration, or other related degree

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Required Skills
Required Skills:
- Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Health Care Administration or other related degree
- Minimum 5 Years of experience providing Behavioral Healthcare Services
OR
- BSN-prepared RN with a Minimum of 5 Years of experience providing Behavioral Healthcare services
- Minimum 5 Years of Management experience
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Required Licenses
- BLS
- Handle with Care within 3 months of hire

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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