Executive Director (Behavioral Health) - Altru Health System (Grand Forks, ND)

Job Description

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since our inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, our annual revenues were approximately $.

6 billion in 1. In 2, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked # on the Fortune ;

and in 1 ranked # on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Altru Health System and Universal Health Services (NYSE : UHS) are working together in expanding inpatient behavioral health services.

The two companies are developing an inpatient behavioral health facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The goal for this facility will be to launch a new bed program at the current Altru facility to accommodate both adult and pediatric patients with an additional bed expansion planned for 6.

UHS is currently recruiting for the Executive Director for expanded inpatient program at Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND.

Executive Director Job Duties / Responsibilities :

• Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Operational management of clinical and non-clinical departments including but not limited to : Nursing, Admissions, Business Development, Process Improvement, Finance, Clinical Services, and Regulatory Affairs that effectively drive patient care outcomes.
• Ensure hospital quality metrics are achieved through sound clinical processes following accreditation and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Recruit physicians and staff in targeted specialty areas, coordinate medical staff participation in new hospital ventures and targets, develop new areas of medical care to offer at the hospital.
• Supervise the development of more comprehensive outpatient care and ambulatory programs. Develop positive relationships with local industry, local government, potential key health care providers, and the general public.
• Ensure the timely submission of month-end financial and operational reviews, contribute to the development of and participation in corporate-wide strategic planning efforts.
• Communicate circumstances and events of operations to supervisor and other appropriate people to keep all apprised.
• Achieve budgeted financial objectives.
• Effectively manage contract negotiations and compliance with the commercial payor community

Qualifications

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree is preferred
• Currently working as a behavioral executive at an inpatient Behavioral Health facility or as a Director of an acute care facility with a multi-unit psych department.
• A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
• An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
• Working knowledge of operations and financial management and marketing methods.
• Ability to travel a minimum of % of the time.
• Start-up / expansion experience preferred*

This opportunity offers the following :

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Relocation benefits
• Bonus opportunity

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