Director, I/P & Behavior Hlth

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.

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

About Us:

MidHudson Regional Hospital

MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley's most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area's only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement