What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Nurse Administrator - Residential position at Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program?
Company Description
Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating disorders, mental health, and substance use and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH’s Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.
Compensation range is $80,000 - $100,000 per year.
Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience
This is a full time position working Monday through Friday 6:30 am PST - 2:30 pm PST.
Our Offer to You!
We are dedicated to empowering our clinicians with their professional and personal development by providing:
The RNNurse Administrator is responsible for facility regulation compliance - supervises, heads and coordinates nursing activities and nursing personnel. This is a supervisory position and leadership position at the facility.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
For more information about our company benefits, please visit us atdiscoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating disorders, mental health, and substance use and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH’s Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.
Compensation range is $80,000 - $100,000 per year.
Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience
This is a full time position working Monday through Friday 6:30 am PST - 2:30 pm PST.
Our Offer to You!
We are dedicated to empowering our clinicians with their professional and personal development by providing:
- 401(k)
- Healthcare benefits
- Vacation and sick days
- Employee referral program
- Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
- Resources to become a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist through IADEP
- Support for pursuing multi-state licensure
- Continuing education (CE) programs and training
- Supervision hours
- Weekly training opportunities
- Advancement opportunities within the organization
The RNNurse Administrator is responsible for facility regulation compliance - supervises, heads and coordinates nursing activities and nursing personnel. This is a supervisory position and leadership position at the facility.
Responsibilities
- Teach abuse prevention
- On call for med passes when there are call outs or no shows
- Pass medications when needed, stock and organize PRN meds and perform chart audits weekly
- Complete pharmacy audits monthly (with outside person) and medication error report
- Create Nursing Care Plans at admission and as needed thereafter
- Obtain admission and discharge orders from doctors
- Interface with pharmacy for issues/questions
- Supervise all nursing staff and participate in 90-day and annual reviews
- Will be in charge of developing and maintaining the schedule for nursing
- Interface with medical referents upon admission and discharge preparation (i.e. PCP, NPs, etc.)
- Provide medical training to staff as needed
- Is responsible for orientating each resident to the treatment program, its requirements, intent, and routine.
- Educates each resident to the level and point system as well as the disciplinary process
- Monitors all resident progress through the treatment experience, communicates with the treatment team asindicated.
- Required to attend and participate in all treatment planning meetings and treatment review and resident goalssetting group.
- Enters appropriate documentation in the resident record after each and every treatment intervention.
- Contacts resident family members at the direction of the treatment team to set appointments or educateresidents regarding current status and/or progress.
Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state of employment or have a master’s degree in health careadministration.
- Bachelors of Nursing preferred
- Two years’ experience with compliance and personnel management preferred
- Experience with adolescent psychiatric care preferred
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
For more information about our company benefits, please visit us atdiscoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
