DIRECTOR, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER AND SOUTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER
Reports to: Market Director, Inpatient Behavioral Health
# of Reports: 75 direct reports
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Director Behavioral Health provides administrative supervision to Behavioral Health staff for the Behavioral Health service line under the direction of designated facility leader. Responsible for ensuring the service line meets key performance indicator and productivity expectations. Span of control may include multiple site locations across the market.
Essential Job Functions
May provide direct patient care (within scope)
Responsible for scheduling and staffing
Quality Review
Chart Review; SafeCare review and follow up
Patient and staff advocacy
Responding to patient complaints
Responsible for ensuring unit is survey ready
Administrative and operational responsibilities of supervising staff to include payroll, performance management, coaching, interviewing, hiring, onboarding new staff members. May provide administrative supervision of students, volunteers, physicians and ancillaries.
Responsible for peer competency review
Responsible for coordinating and supervising internships
May provide Clinical Supervision
Span of control may include multiple locations
Data collection and analysis. Responsible for measurement-based outcomes or operational qualification (OQ)
Serves as a community liaison
Fiscal responsible for budgets, strategic planning and program development
Markets services to community and primary care practices.
Collaborates with medical and other leaders.
Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as required
Licensing/Certification
One of the following is required:
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Psychologist Board Certification in Art, Music, or Movement Therapies
Education
One of the following is required:
Bachelors, Science of Nursing (BSN) (must obtain Masters, in Science of Nursing (MSN) within 3 years of employment)
Masters, Social Work (MSW)
Masters, Science in Social Administration (MSSA)
Masters, Registered Nurse (MSN)
Psychology Doctoral Degree (PsyD)
Work Experience
7 years’ experience in related field, including 3 years’ experience in a management capacity (required)
Skills
De-escalation
Physical restraint
Debriefing
Motivational interviewing
Patient Centered care
Care planning
Performing medical and safety screenings
Working within an interdisciplinary team
Collaboration with community organizations
Virtual interaction
Technology proficiency
Documentation
Operational supervision
Administrative/Clinical Supervision
Providing facility/community wide presentations focused on BH and Stigma
Participation in enterprise wide workgroups
Collecting and analyzing data
Supervising of multiple facilities
Financial planning
Monitoring productivity
Strategic planning
Regulatory practices
Clinical supervision to qualified disciplines
CPI Instructor
Facilitation of Mock Safety Events
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com