Sheppard Pratt · 1 day ago
Behavioral Health Director (Calvert Health - Prince Frederick, MD)
Prince Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$117K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expSheppard Pratt is a leading organization in behavioral health services, and they are seeking a Behavioral Health Director to oversee the operations of inpatient units and partial hospitalization programs. The role involves ensuring quality service delivery, fiscal management, and staff supervision while developing community relationships and program effectiveness.
CharityEducationHealth CareNon ProfitSpecial Education
Responsibilities
Demonstrates customer focus and strives to exceed customer expectations for customer service
Is responsible for the successful development, implementation, and maintenance of the behavioral health service line across Calvert Health Medical Center
Meet the needs of the community through service line partnership with hospital, physician and community leaders
Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials and community leaders at the regional, state, and national level
Develop relationships with the community and donor community, Foundation Boards, and the Calvert Health Medical Center Board of Trustees, as needed, including the support of fundraising activity
In collaboration with the Calvert Chief Nursing Officer and Sheppard Pratt Medical Director(s) at Calvert, plans and implements overall treatment philosophy, quality standards, and monitoring of the quality of services delivered
Develops and implements short- and long-term goals and objectives and plans and develops programs and services which are consistent with Sheppard Pratt and hospital mission and strategic plan
Establishes and maintains a system to evaluate the effectiveness of assigned units and programs/services
Monitors and reviews performance in relation to goals and objectives and makes changes as needed to improve quality and productivity
Create brand awareness for Calvert Health Medical Center behavioral health programs and services
Responsible for the fiscal management of assigned areas
Accountable for the development, management, and evaluation of operating budgets with the goal of reducing operating expenses while enhancing quality
Accountable for achieving objectives while operating within budgeted expense targets
Directly responsible for the selection, training, direction, performance appraisal, discipline, and discharge of staff in assigned areas
Selects and monitors the performance of outside contractors
Provides staff development and education
Facilitates team building and the integration of programs
Identifies individual/group issues and concerns and develops strategies for action which assist in promoting and maintaining team morale
Ensures that assigned programs comply with the requirements of licensing, regulatory, and accrediting bodies
Through appropriate delegation, ensures the evaluation and monitoring of documentation of patient care records for unit(s) and initiates corrective action to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
Develops and works collaboratively with the Calvert Chief Nursing Officer to establish staffing mix for assigned areas
Develop procedures for areas of responsibility. Has significant input in the creation of clinical services and nursing policies
Utilizes clinical expertise in the provision of direct patient care, consultative activities, staff development, and research of challenging clinical issues
Develops, secures approval, and implements revised models for education and/or clinical/nursing staff recruitment and retention
Demonstrates effective problem resolution skills
Effectively incorporates best practice in assigned areas of responsibility
Acts as the Hospital Representative for IVC court hearings
Suggests ways in which units and programs can maintain and improve safety
Promotes and encourages an emphasis on performance improvement
Participates in planning, promoting, and conducting performance improvement activities
Serves on process improvement teams as appointed
Keeps abreast of current developments and trends in psychiatric nursing and clinical services management through attendance at appropriate conferences, seminars, and through professional reading
Maintains confidentiality regarding all communication pertaining to patients, families and organizational business
Develops, implements, and evaluates achievement of annual office goals which are consistent with Sheppard Pratt goals
Qualification
Required
Completion of a Master's degree in Nursing or Social Work
5-7 years of progressively more responsible clinical care experience
At least 3 years of management experience
Thorough knowledge of behavioral health clinical operations
Comprehensive knowledge of licensing, regulatory, and accreditation practices and requirements
General administrative and human resources theory
Resource and program planning
Very high level of interpersonal skills
Problem-solving and conceptual skills
Active Maryland nursing or social work license to practice in the state of Maryland or an active license in a compact state that allows them to practice in Maryland
Company
Sheppard Pratt
Sheppard Pratt is a behavioral health and special education system.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
Horizon Foundation
2023-01-19Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Harsh Trivedi
President and CEO
Donna Richardson
Vice President & Chief Development Officer
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