What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Geriatric Mental Health position at BrettonTrova?
A renowned hospital in Western New Hampshire is searching for a qualified Director to lead the Geriatric Psych Department, a 10-bed voluntary short-stay inpatient unit for older adults. In this role, you will lead departmental activities to achieve superior patient safety, evidence-based practice, and high levels of satisfaction among patients, families, employees, and providers. Responsibilities include monitoring patient care delivery, solving work-related issues, coaching staff, driving performance improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Director also manages departmental operations, addresses educational needs, and participates in community activities. This unit was established to address gaps in mental health services for older adults who were experiencing mental health / neurological changes. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply today!
Job Responsibilities:
- Direct and coordinate departmental activities to achieve superior patient safety while utilizing evidence-based practices
- Monitor patient care delivery, identify and solve work-related problems, and develop direct reporting staff
- Oversee clinical product and service projects
- Review and analyze departmental activities & costs
- Develop strategic operational plans, manage staffing and fiscal planning
Qualifications / Skills/ Experience:
- Master’s degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing or its equivalent from a accredited nursing program
- Prior experience in psychiatric care
- 2 years in administrative/supervisory roles is preferred
- Current New Hampshire RN license
Additional info:
- Full-time, permanent position
- Sign-on bonus available based on experience
- Desirable benefits and perks!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Woodsville, NH 03785 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Woodsville, NH 03785: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000
