*PROGRAM DIRECTOR, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH *
*Horizon Health* is seeking a *Program Director* to oversee the Behavioral Health Program at Riverside Health in *Kankakee, IL*. This unit has a total of 64 beds: 14 geriatric, 25 adult, and 25 adolescents. Included in these responsibilities are: 1) the development and maintenance of a high-quality treatment program; 2) the development and implementation of a comprehensive community relations program; and 3) strategic planning, program administration, and development.
*Responsibilities:*
* Performs as liaison between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicating information and needs appropriately
* Supports Hospital and Horizon missions, goals and objectives
* Provides leadership and direction in accordance with Hospital guidelines
* Provides clinical supervision for Program nursing, counseling, patient support and administrative staff
* Develops, in coordination with assigned VP, Clinical Practice, implements and updates all policies and procedures for the Program
* In coordination with the Hospital, ensures the Program meets and maintains all federal, state, local and accrediting bodies’ regulations and standards
* Participates in assessing and reassessing the program needs of the patient
* Supervises all patient care and sets guidelines for accurately reporting and recording of patient symptoms, reactions, and progress
* Develops processes to audit and coordinate ongoing education to ensure all staff are trained on proper documentation of all aspects of the patient’s care
* Recruits, interviews, and selects qualified staff for the Program.
* Provides for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans and participation in training programs
*Benefit Highlights:*
* Competitive Compensation
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
* Long and Short-term Disability
* Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
* Life Insurance
* Career development opportunities within the company
* Tuition Assistance
* Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!
*Requirements:*
* Graduate Degree
* CPR Certification
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Inpatient Behavioral Health setting
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Job Type: Full-time
Education:
* Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
* Inpatient Behavioral Health: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
* Illinois: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
