What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR, I/P & BEHAVIOR HLTH position at Westchester Medical Center?
JOB SUMMARY:
A Director at MidHudson Regional Hospital is expected to demonstrate leadership by exercising sound judgment in all decision making, providing consistency in all actions, and fostering teamwork in all interactions. In keeping with the Mission, VITAL of Values and Strategic Plan for Westchester Medical Center as well as the expectations of performance for all leadership personnel, the following standards have been incorporated into a leadership job description.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
OPERATIONAL:
- Collaborates with the Senior Director and Medical Director who develops the clinical program to operationalize this program, ensuring appropriate staffing, physical environment and a clinical practice environment conducive to the care of the mentally ill. Anticipates regulatory changes and proactively implements process improvements
- Demonstrates knowledge of current practices and trends in behavioral health. In-hospital resource for behavioral disorders. Proactively identifies needs of community and changing patient population and creates program improvements to address.
- Provides in-hospital and community education about the treatment of mental illness. Coordinates multidisciplinary and multi-agency programs.
- Participates in the Administrator-on-Call roster
- Ensures compliance with regulations governing Inpatient Mental Health Services, including those of NYS OMH, DNV, and NYS DOH; prepares for inspections and surveys; and follows up on recommendations for improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience in behavioral health setting
EDUCATION:
- BSN required with Master’s degree preferred in Nursing, Business or Healthcare Administration
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Current RN license in NYS
