Behavioral Health Director of Operations for Inpatient Services

Overview:

The Inpatient Behavioral Health Director of Operations is a leader that assumes responsibility and accountability for the clinical functions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for the Inpatient Department of Psychiatry. This position is instrumental for the overall functioning in the delivery of behavioral health care to all patients, is responsible for the clinical management of the milieu and is recognized as a member of the senior management team.  The Inpatient Behavioral Health Director of Operations is responsible for adhering to both Hospital Policies and Signet Health policies and procedures and performance improvement initiatives.  The Director will also be responsible for all regulatory surveys, staff education, and will supervise staff as assigned.

Major Duties and Essential Functions:

• Budgeting and financial management
• Referral development
• Enforcing compliance measures
• Oversee daily operations of Inpatient Units to ensure efficiency and high-quality patient care
• Takes organizational goals and creates actionable plans for program development.
• Establishing resources to achieve program goals and effectiveness.
• Personnel management
• Maintains compliance with the joint Commission (TJC), OSHA, CMS, as well as State and local licensing regulations.
• Work with Clinical Leadership to align operations with Evidence Based Practices & coordinates with
• Program analysis and evaluation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Business or Health Administration, Nursing or related field.
• Current DC License in a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of Management Principles to staff, community, and students.
• Minimum 5 to 6 years’ relevant experience in Healthcare Administration specifically Behavioral Health
• Experience running a Psychiatric Inpatient unit  with ED Throughput and Intake Evaluation
• Strong analytical skills for process improvement, budgetary oversight and trusted leadership
• Knowledge of Nursing process preferred
• Expertise in psychiatric/chemical dependency treatment, and familiarity with DC mental Health Laws
• Knowledge of new trends in mental health nursing or recovery process from chemical dependency and can adapt to progressive change. Well Integrated personality.

Supervisory Controls:

• This position reports to the Vice President of Operations.
• This position has supervisory responsibilities.