Job Description
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
**DIRECTOR, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH**
**SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER AND SOUTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER**
**Reports to** **: Market Director, Inpatient Behavioral Health**
**\# of Reports:** **~75 direct reports**
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Director Behavioral Health - Southside Regional Medical Center
**Job Summary:**
The Director of Behavioral Health provides administrative supervision to Behavioral Health (BH) staff for the BH service line under the direction of designated facility leader. Responsible for ensuring the BH service line meets key performance indicator and productivity expectations. Span of control may include multiple site locations across the market.
**Essential Functions:**
+ Responsible for behavioral health scheduling and staffing, quality review, chart review, SafeCare review, and ensuring behavioral health unit is survey ready.
+ Supervising staff to include payroll, performance management, coaching, hiring, and onboarding.
+ Responsible for data collection, data analysis, and measurement-based outcomes or operational qualification (OQ).
+ Manages service line budgets, strategic planning and BH program development.
+ Markets BH services to community and primary care practices.
+ Participates in continued education and in-service training.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
**Education:**
+ Must have one of the following:(required)
+ Bachelors, Science of Nursing (BSN) (must obtain Masters, in Science of Nursing (MSN) within 3 years of employment)
+ Masters, Social Work (MSW)
+ Masters, Science in Social Administration (MSSA)
+ Masters, Registered Nurse (MSN)
+ Psychology Doctoral Degree (PsyD)
**Licensing & Certifications:**
+ Must have one of the following: (required)
+ Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
+ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
+ Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
+ Registered Nurse (RN)
+ Psychologist Board Certification in Art, Music, or Movement Therapies
**Experience:**
+ 7 years of experience in related field, including 3 years of experience in a management capacity (required)
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com