Job Description

Benefits
Northwest- Oro Valley offers an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package, and growth opportunities. Your benefits include 401(k), PTO, medical, dental, flex spending, life and disability.
 

Job Summary 

Directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for the Behavioral Health department. Responsible for patient assessments, care planning and helping patients and families adjust to their new surroundings. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to top management. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. 

Essential Functions

Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians, and administration.Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner.Effectively problem solves, provides intervention and follows through on patient care, clinical, employee, interdepartmental and/or administrative issues .Demonstrates competency and clinical expertise.Initiates, plans and provides for education, maintenance and competence assessment regarding patient care and clinical policies, protocols and practices.Completes required education in a timely manner and ensures assigned staff complete assigned education and facility requirements.Consistently uses skilled communication which demonstrates congruence between words and actions and holds others accountable for doing the same.Ensures supplies and equipment for patient care are readily available and organized in an efficient manner.Seeks information/guidance from others as needed.Effectively role models professional/ leadership behavior and provides direction, instruction and guidance in a resource capacity.Responds to patient and family requests promptly.Demonstrates creativity, intelligence and discretion in planning, organizing and coordinating department functions.Demonstrates proficiency at hospital wide and/or department specific computer software and technology.Demonstrates fiscal accountability for department resources and the ability to achieve outcomes within allocated resources.Competently provides direction to staff and evaluates the level of care provided by the units' nursing staff.Actively participates in the accreditation process.Conducts interviews, selects employees and actively works to recruit and retain staff.Assumes responsibility for staffing units and maintaining units' productivity.Collaborates with other departments to problem solve ongoing issues that impact department/organization goals and/or patient care delivery.Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvements.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

Supervision and Staff ManagementProvides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.Strategic Planning and Financial OversightCollaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.Quality Assurance and Regulatory ComplianceEnsures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.Collaboration and CommunicationWorks closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.Staff ResponsibilitiesMay work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree RN required orMaster's Degree Graduate of an accredited B.A. or B.S.social work program required3-5 years in a manager or supervisory capacity in a healthcare setting required1-2 years clinical management experience in the designated nursing specialty required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal communication skills.Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet clients needs.Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures.Ability to be self-directed and work independentlyAbility to build relationships and mentor for direct reportsStrong understanding of health and wellness principlesCritical thinking and problem solving.Knowledge of adult learning principlesAbility to manage multiple priorities and oversee multiple areas of operations.Demonstrates expert analytical and population health analysis skills.Demonstrates skills in problem solving, analytical and critical thinking, prioritization, negotiation, conflict resolution, proactive decision making.

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Registered Nurse required orLMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required