Horizon Health

Director of Behavioral Health

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Job Description

DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Horizon Health is seeking a Program Director to oversee the Behavioral Health Program at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. This unit is a 20 bed geriatric inpatient psych unit. Included in these responsibilities are: 1) the development and maintenance of a high-quality treatment program; 2) the development and implementation of a comprehensive community relations program; and 3) strategic planning, program administration, and development. Responsibilities: • Performs as liaison between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicating information and needs appropriately • Supports Hospital and Horizon missions, goals and objectives • Provides leadership and direction in accordance with Hospital guidelines • Provides clinical supervision for Program nursing, counseling, patient support and administrative staff • Develops, in coordination with assigned VP, Clinical Practice, implements and updates all policies and procedures for the Program • In coordination with the Hospital, ensures the Program meets and maintains all federal, state, local and accrediting bodies’ regulations and standards • Participates in assessing and reassessing the program needs of the patient • Supervises all patient care and sets guidelines for accurately reporting and recording of patient symptoms, reactions, and progress • Develops processes to audit and coordinate ongoing education to ensure all staff are trained on proper documentation of all aspects of the patient’s care • Recruits, interviews, and selects qualified staff for the Program. • Provides for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans and participation in training programs Benefit Highlights: • Competitive Compensation • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan • Long and Short-term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account • Life Insurance • Career development opportunities within the company • Tuition Assistance • Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday Requirements: • Graduate Degree • CPR Certification • Minimum 5 years of experience preferred • Experience in an acute care mental health setting required EOE To Submit Your Resume, Please Click "APPLY NOW" Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Education: Master's (Preferred) Experience: acute care mental health: 1 year (Preferred) previous/similar: 5 years (Preferred) License/Certification: CPR Certification (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Ada, OK: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person