Behavioral Health Director (RN)

Days Required

-Master’s Degree in nursing or related field. OR -Minimum ten (10) years of Relevant Administrative/ Supervisory experience. Preferred

-Doctorate. Required Certifications &

• Current NY State RN License.
• BLS.
• ACLS.
• TRUST.

&

• Critical thinking, math, and computer skills – Excel & Word.
• Effective application of TQM teams, quality measures, clinical guidelines and process management initiatives.
• Monitors and facilitates the meeting of requirements of NYSDOH, JCAHO and other regulators.
• Capable in producing trend and evaluation data and documentation.
• Knowledge of quality improvement philosophy models, processes and tools and their use in health care integrated settings.
• Maintains currency with state of the art and regulatory trends. Knowledge of methods for CQI, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Works effectively in integrated structure by establishing effective working relationships with all departments and levels of staff.
• Demonstrates competence in leadership and administrative skills.
• Works as a team player.
• Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Able to see, hear, read and write English.
• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Hand and eye coordination
• Sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 pounds
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
• Frequently sitting at desk working on computer
• Ability to flex working hours