DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Horizon Health
KANKAKEE, Illinois
Full-time

Job Description

Responsibilities

Horizon Health is seeking a Program Director to oversee the Behavioral Health Program at Riverside Health in Kankakee, IL.

This unit has a total of beds : geriatric, adult, and adolescents. Included in these responsibilities are : 1) the development and maintenance of a high-quality treatment program;

2) the development and implementation of a comprehensive community relations program; and 3) strategic planning, program administration, and development.

Responsibilities :

  • Performs as liaison between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicating information and needs appropriately
  • Supports Hospital and Horizon missions, goals and objectives
  • Provides leadership and direction in accordance with Hospital guidelines
  • Provides clinical supervision for Program nursing, counseling, patient support and administrative staff
  • Develops, in coordination with assigned VP, Clinical Practice, implements and updates all policies and procedures for the Program
  • In coordination with the Hospital, ensures the Program meets and maintains all federal, state, local and accrediting bodies’ regulations and standards
  • Participates in assessing and reassessing the program needs of the patient
  • Supervises all patient care and sets guidelines for accurately reporting and recording of patient symptoms, reactions, and progress
  • Develops processes to audit and coordinate ongoing education to ensure all staff are trained on proper documentation of all aspects of the patient’s care
  • Recruits, interviews, and selects qualified staff for the Program.
  • Provides for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans and participation in training programs

Benefit Highlights :

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

K) with company match and discounted stock plan

  • Long and Short-term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Career development opportunities within the company
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

For more information on this position, email Courtney Eble, Horizon Health Recruiter at

Qualifications

  • Graduate Degree
  • CPR Certification
  • Minimum 5 years of experience preferred
  • Experience in an acute care mental health setting
  • 30+ days ago
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