Director Psychiatry Program

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In collaboration with Psychiatry senior leadership, other departmental programs, LVHN and the community at large, manages a behavioral health program that fosters access, clinical excellence, positive patient satisfaction and outcomes, staff satisfaction and development, safety and quality, and fiscal soundness in the provision of care.

Job Duties

• Manages a behavioral health program which fosters access, clinical excellence, positive patient satisfaction and outcomes, safety and quality, and assures compliance with departmental, regulatory, licensing, and third-party policies and standards.
  
• Manages effective recruitment, orientation, competency, performance, and supervision systems for program staff. Special attention is paid to fostering a climate that promotes teamwork and focused collaboration around behavioral healthcare, as well as opportunities for staff initiative and growth
  
• Develops program budgets, closely monitors / addresses problems in financial performance to meet fiscal goals, and seeks opportunities to improve productivity, revenue enhancement and cost containment.
  
• Provides direct patient care, as required, in compliance with professional and departmental standards
• In collaboration with Psychiatry senior leadership, supports constructive linkages with other Psychiatry programs, other LVHN departments and the community at large, in the provision of behavioral healthcare services

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling or
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 5 years in a behavioral health clinical setting
• Demonstrated clinical, supervisory, administrative, and fiscal skills
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, especially in the areas of communication with patients (eg de-escalation) and staff
• Demonstrated working knowledge of behavioral health systems and community resources
• Demonstrated computer skills
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• LSW - Licensed Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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