Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health

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Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an 'A' Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation's premier advocate of transparency in health care.The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/Knee and Diabetes. They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family. For more information, visit www.shastaregional.com.

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The Director of Behavioral Health, oversees all functions of the Behavioral Health Program on a 24-hour basis. They lead the supervision, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Additionally, they devise and execute programmatic plans, ensuring compliance with current regulations and conducting performance improvement activities.

In this role, the Director supervises and assesses all staff within the Behavioral Health program, effectively managing resources and time for the unit. They report directly to the CNO and maintain clear communication with staff, physicians, and administration through both written and verbal channels.

Furthermore, the Director develops and implements comprehensive Behavioral Health Programming tailored to meet patient demographic needs while aligning with the organization's mission, philosophy, and objectives.

They integrate Behavioral Health Services into the continuum of care as per facility requirements, offering leadership, direction, and clinical supervision in line with organizational and departmental goals.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse Licensure.
2. Master's degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing, (preferred)
3. Must have a Bachelor's degree, with at least 2 years' experience in psychiatric nursing providing care to the mentally ill, or be qualified by education and experience in the care of the mentally ill, in accordance with local and state regulatory requirements.
4. Must have minimum of two (2) years management experience with Behavioral Health Care programs.
5. Must have BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
6. Must have working knowledge of mental health laws and practice standards.
7. Must have knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health treatment.
8. Must have excellent verbal, written, and management skills.

Shasta Regional Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $94,473.60 to $155,292.80 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.