Assistant Program Director - Behavioral Health
Somerset, Kentucky
At Lifepoint Behavioral Health, we specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use disorders. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery and restoration. Our teams are committed to providing superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.
Success within a company doesn’t just happen. It requires committed teams of talented people who understand and embrace an organization’s goals and work together at the highest level to achieve them. Join our team of interdisciplinary doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts today!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Program Director of Behavioral Health will support the Program Director of Behavioral Health and will assist with the strategic planning, managing, directing, coordinating and controlling the overall operations of behavioral health program and services. Assists in providing leadership to ensure attainment of strategic objectives and the delivery of quality, economical health care services and other related lines of business. Coordinates and enforces program-wide policies and procedures that support the accomplishment of the behavioral health services’ aims, objectives, and programs. Assists with directing the short- range and long-range planning functions that develop goals, objectives, and strategic plans to ensure quality services and a financially sound program. Participates and manages the budget for the programs, demonstrates awareness of monthly expected budgets, allocates funds within the budget as directed, and ensures that the programs operate within the budget. Provides supervision to the leaders and staff in the designated programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Those functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
• Assists in maintaining overall responsibility for all aspects of operations.
• Assists with hiring, training, supervision when required, and evaluation of all unit staff.
• Participates in providing care as needed and ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately.
• Participate in hospital/ unit and/or administrator on call schedule, accordingly.
• Assists and assures that all policies established by the Governing Body are implemented and followed appropriately.
• Assists in the strategic planning as appropriate.
• Assists and participates in facility growth and outreach department in the marketing for programs, with input and direction from divisional vice president (BH).
• Assists and provides input on annual budget for program in conjunction with divisional team showing the expected revenue and expenditures as required by the board.
• Oversees unit-based activities related to behavioral health including administration of care, productivity, and compliance with furnished policies and procedures.
• Supports facility-based initiatives and functions related to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Consults with leaders on a regular basis; evaluates leadership competence and makes changes as necessary; keeps lines of communication open; works with hospital leadership to foster high employee morale and a positive work environment for employees.
• Ensures maintenance of physical properties in good and safe state of repair and operation.
• Presents to divisional team and hospital leadership periodic reports reflecting the services and financial activities of the behavioral health unit. and such special reports as may be required by the boards.
• Attends all meetings of the hospital board and committees as directed by the PD, CNO and CEO.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies by supporting facility-based compliance initiatives, monitoring the delivery of health care for the behavioral health unit, and recording and reporting data related to compliance and performance measures when indicated.
• Oversees change implementation initiatives provided by the facility and divisional management team when indicated.
• Assists the facility with sustaining program accreditation and licensing by implementing, monitoring, and reporting performance measures related to quality initiatives provided by the facility and division
• Assists and reviews plans for the achievement of programs’ specific objectives and established goals, and periodically reviews, evaluates and updates such plans. Said plans shall at all times reflect the hospital’s mission statement.
• Serves as a liaison between critical stakeholders including facility leadership, the division management team, and staff on the behavioral health unit. As a liaison, will enable the division management team to attend and support external functions by coordinating and communicating between all the stakeholders.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPECTATIONS:
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of The Joint Commission, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of general budgeting, accounting, and management skills.
• Knowledge of cost reporting, profit and loss and budget compliance.
• Ability to work well with management teams and employees in a multi-site environment.
• Ability to spend a limited amount of time on travel.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: Limited
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Qualified by education and experience in the care of behavioral health patients.
Licenses/Certification:
• Licensure in State of Practice if applicable.
• Licensed Master’s level clinician required.
• Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling preferred.
Experience:
• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience in the caring for behavioral health patients preferred.
Success within a company doesn’t just happen. It requires committed teams of talented people who understand and embrace an organization’s goals and work together at the highest level to achieve them. Join our team of interdisciplinary doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts today!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Program Director of Behavioral Health will support the Program Director of Behavioral Health and will assist with the strategic planning, managing, directing, coordinating and controlling the overall operations of behavioral health program and services. Assists in providing leadership to ensure attainment of strategic objectives and the delivery of quality, economical health care services and other related lines of business. Coordinates and enforces program-wide policies and procedures that support the accomplishment of the behavioral health services’ aims, objectives, and programs. Assists with directing the short- range and long-range planning functions that develop goals, objectives, and strategic plans to ensure quality services and a financially sound program. Participates and manages the budget for the programs, demonstrates awareness of monthly expected budgets, allocates funds within the budget as directed, and ensures that the programs operate within the budget. Provides supervision to the leaders and staff in the designated programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Those functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
• Assists in maintaining overall responsibility for all aspects of operations.
• Assists with hiring, training, supervision when required, and evaluation of all unit staff.
• Participates in providing care as needed and ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately.
• Participate in hospital/ unit and/or administrator on call schedule, accordingly.
• Assists and assures that all policies established by the Governing Body are implemented and followed appropriately.
• Assists in the strategic planning as appropriate.
• Assists and participates in facility growth and outreach department in the marketing for programs, with input and direction from divisional vice president (BH).
• Assists and provides input on annual budget for program in conjunction with divisional team showing the expected revenue and expenditures as required by the board.
• Oversees unit-based activities related to behavioral health including administration of care, productivity, and compliance with furnished policies and procedures.
• Supports facility-based initiatives and functions related to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Consults with leaders on a regular basis; evaluates leadership competence and makes changes as necessary; keeps lines of communication open; works with hospital leadership to foster high employee morale and a positive work environment for employees.
• Ensures maintenance of physical properties in good and safe state of repair and operation.
• Presents to divisional team and hospital leadership periodic reports reflecting the services and financial activities of the behavioral health unit. and such special reports as may be required by the boards.
• Attends all meetings of the hospital board and committees as directed by the PD, CNO and CEO.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies by supporting facility-based compliance initiatives, monitoring the delivery of health care for the behavioral health unit, and recording and reporting data related to compliance and performance measures when indicated.
• Oversees change implementation initiatives provided by the facility and divisional management team when indicated.
• Assists the facility with sustaining program accreditation and licensing by implementing, monitoring, and reporting performance measures related to quality initiatives provided by the facility and division
• Assists and reviews plans for the achievement of programs’ specific objectives and established goals, and periodically reviews, evaluates and updates such plans. Said plans shall at all times reflect the hospital’s mission statement.
• Serves as a liaison between critical stakeholders including facility leadership, the division management team, and staff on the behavioral health unit. As a liaison, will enable the division management team to attend and support external functions by coordinating and communicating between all the stakeholders.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPECTATIONS:
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of The Joint Commission, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of general budgeting, accounting, and management skills.
• Knowledge of cost reporting, profit and loss and budget compliance.
• Ability to work well with management teams and employees in a multi-site environment.
• Ability to spend a limited amount of time on travel.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: Limited
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Qualified by education and experience in the care of behavioral health patients.
Licenses/Certification:
• Licensure in State of Practice if applicable.
• Licensed Master’s level clinician required.
• Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling preferred.
Experience:
• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience in the caring for behavioral health patients preferred.
Created: 2024-09-27
Reference: 514507
Country: United States
State: Kentucky
City: Somerset
About LifePoint Health
Founded in: 1999
Number of Employees: 60000
Website: https://lifepointhealth.net/
Career site: https://lifepointhealth.jobs.net/