Wausau, Wisconsin
Director of Behavioral Health Services Job Opening in Wausau, Wisconsin - Indeed Hire is in partnership with North Central Health Care to locate a Director of Behavioral Health Services to join their team for their Wausau, WI location.
Job Description:
The Director of Behavioral Health Services will direct the Behavioral Health services of NCHC Behavioral Health Hospital, Medically Monitored Treatment (MMT) program, Ambulatory Detoxification Unit, Crisis C.B.R.F. and Crisis Services.
Education and Experience Requirement:
Master's degree health care administration, psychiatric or mental health nursing, or in a related human services field.
One(+) years of healthcare management experience
CPR Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
Valid driver's license and appropriate auto insurance coverage as required by North Central Health Care; must have the use of a personal vehicle
Preferred:
Experience in an Inpatient Psychiatric setting
Two or more years of Mental Health and Substance Abuse experience.
Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising the behavioral health care for mental health inpatients, Medically Monitored Treatment (MMT) patients, Ambulatory Detoxification patients, - C.B.R.F. clients and Crisis Services.
Supervises leadership of the Behavioral Health Service line.
Plans for staffing needs and utilization of team resources to meet identified patient outcomes and needs.
Interviews, hires and develops staff orientation.
Provides mentorship to staff through demonstration, sharing knowledge, skills, and experience.
Monitors the performance of staff, including professional standards of practice.
Works with staff on performance improvement when areas of deficiency are identified.
Performs evaluations of leadership staff.
Plans for identified training and educational needs of staff.
Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and facility policies and procedures.
Develop and manage yearly service line budget.
Monitors revenues and expenses in order to operate within the approved budget.
Submits required records and associated reports.
Establishes and maintains a Quality Assurance plan to ensure that high quality care is delivered.
Establishes and maintains a Utilization Review process and evaluates effectiveness.
Assesses overall service line needs based on established goals and objectives for positive patient outcomes.
Responsible for service line development and project management.
Responsible for operational effectiveness to meet organizational and department goals.
Collaborate with community and internal partners to ensure coordinated patient/client care.
Competencies:
Annual competencies as required by North Central Health Care and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job title.
Qualifications and provision of care are in accordance with national acceptable standards of practices.
Thorough knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
Knowledge and practice of the principles and practice of effective supervision and leadership.
Working knowledge of the application of the principles of personnel administration in assigning, supervising, and evaluating the activities of unit staff.
Ability to perform and supervise the application of nursing techniques to routine and complex patient-care situations.
Ability to ensure optimal quality patient care within the framework of available personnel and material resources.
Ability to solve complex care problems and to teach others.
Ability to interface and collaborate with physicians, responsible parties, employees of other departments and systems, and to maintain harmonious relationships with them.
Knowledge of mental health and AODA disorders.
Good working knowledge of the legal system, as it pertains to Mental Health and AODA services.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to effectively analyze data.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Master's
Required experience:
Inpatient Psychiatric: 1 year
Mental Health and Substance Abuse: 2 years
Healthcare Management: 1 year
Required licenses or certifications:
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
CPR
Valid driver's license (and appropriate auto insurance coverage as required by North Central Health Care; must have the use of a personal vehicle)
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