Job Type
Full-time
Description
This is a traveling role! You will be traveling 90% with long-term assignments. Please note, our locations are across rural parts of the country. Assignments will be based on where the need is. For more information on our locations, please visit www.psychmc.com
This is a salaried position up to $100,000 per year + paid travel expenses
RN- Compact license highly preferred
Mon-Fri work schedule
Description The Traveling Director of our Behavioral Health Program ensures that the intensive outpatient psychiatric program meets Psychiatric Medical Care’s (PMC) standards on interim status. Supervisor of the program staff, the Director’s responsibilities include:
Lead a small disciplinary team comprised of a psychiatric physician, therapist, and medical office coordinator providing services to the senior population.
Evaluating staff performance
Recruiting and screening new staff
Providing community education to create awareness of the program
Good relationship-building skills are a must: Comfortable and experienced working closely with hospital CEOs, CFOs, CNOs, and high-level decision-makers. Must have a proven ability in conflict resolution and effective problem-solving. The Traveling Director of our Behavioral Health Program directs and coordinates staff activities to ensure quality patient care. They also must incorporate financial accountability into program activities.
About us:
Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes often associated with aging.
Competitive Benefits:
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision
Matching 401k
Furthering Education Assistance
Requirements
Education: associate’s degree or higher in nursing.
Licensure: Registered Nurse, compact license preferred
Certification: Must meet any applicable state certification standards.
Experience: Two to three years of experience with seniors, hospitals, or nursing facilities preferred
Must have proficiency using a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Electronic Medical Records
Experience communicating & working closely with Physicians
Understanding and experience in behavioral healthcare
Demonstrated skill in utilization management and review systems
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple disciplines
Demonstrated skill in problem-solving, consensus building, conflict resolution, advocacy, and team building
Ability to accomplish work objectives where few precedents or guidelines currently exist
Excellent oral and written communication skills