Description
Director - Behavioral Health
REPORTS TO
Chief Nursing Officer
Salary range $100,000.00 to $125,000.00
SIGNING BONUS
Negotiable
BONUS DESCRIPTION
Relocation assistance up to $10k
RELOCATION PACKAGE
Must-Haves
Current New Mexico or compact Nursing license required.
Five years of mental health experience with at least two years’ experience in a leadership role.
Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Experience working in a for-profit hospital strongly preferred.
Nice-To-Haves
Working knowledge of Behavioral Healthcare codes in NM.
Experience working in a for-profit hospital strongly preferred.
Ability to navigate the behavioral health system.
Job Description
Behavioral Health Director is responsible for directing all aspects of inpatient psychiatric operations, including managing and mentoring staff, developing, and enforcing policies and procedures, preparing, and maintaining accreditation and accountability for the department’s budget and productivity. This position supports psychiatric care throughout the facility.
Minimum Education: Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Advanced degree in Business, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum Experience: Five years of mental health experience with at least two years’ experience in a leadership role. Experience working in a for-profit hospital strongly preferred. Previous leadership, program development, budget and productivity, and clinical experience required. Must possess strong human relations and interpersonal skills.
Licensure: Current New Mexico Nursing License or compact license required.
This is a full-time exempt position.
This hospital is an Acute Care 199-bed medical/surgical teaching hospital located in sunny southern, New Mexico with a population of 110,000 and a service area population of 300,000. Las Cruces offers a multitude of outdoor adventures, unique culinary experiences, vibrant heritage and culture, top-rated farmers markets and beautiful views of the Organ Mountains. The city is known for its safe and affordable living conditions, beautiful scenery, outstanding educational system, friendly people, and high-quality health care. It is just 40 minutes from El Paso (metro population of 800,000), and El Paso International Airport with connections to worldwide destinations.
Benefits
DENTAL INSURANCE
MEDICAL INSURANCE
VISION INSURANCE
LIFE INSURANCE
RETIREMENT
EQUITY
WORK FROM HOME
PAID TIME OFF
OTHER
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