Director of Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Unit

Director of Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Unit

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Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Behavioral Health joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Facility Name
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Ephraim Mc Dowell

Schedule
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Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

More About Our Team
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Ephraim McDowell is a 15‑bed behavioral health unit located in Danville, Kentucky.

• Maintain overall responsibility for all aspects of operations.
• Responsible for hiring, training, supervision when required, and evaluation of all unit staff.
• Participate in providing care as needed and ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately.
• Participate in hospital/unit and/or administrator on‑call schedule, accordingly.
• Assure that all policies established by the Governing Body are implemented and followed appropriately.
• Assist in strategic planning as appropriate.
• Participate in facility growth and outreach; collaborate with the marketing department for programs, with input and direction from the divisional vice president (BH).
• Provide input on the annual budget for the program in conjunction with the divisional team, showing expected revenue and expenditures as required by the board.
• Oversee unit‑based activities related to behavioral health, including administration of care, productivity, and compliance with furnished policies and procedures.
• Support facility‑based initiatives related to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Consult with leaders regularly; evaluate leadership competence and make changes as necessary; keep lines of communication open and foster a positive work environment.
• Ensure maintenance of physical properties in safe condition.
• Present periodic reports reflecting the services and financial activities of the behavioral health unit.
• Attend all meetings of the hospital board and committees as directed by the CNO and CEO.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies by supporting facility‑based compliance initiatives and recording and reporting data related to compliance and performance measures.
• Oversee change implementation initiatives provided by the facility and divisional management team when indicated.
• Assist the facility with sustaining program accreditation and licensing by implementing, monitoring, and reporting performance measures related to quality initiatives.
• Review plans for program objectives and goals; periodically review, evaluate, and update such plans.
• Serve as a liaison between critical stakeholders, including facility leadership, the division management team, and staff on the behavioral health unit.
• Assist the nursing department with a designated Nurse Manager/Leader should the Program Director not be a registered nurse.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers comprehensive benefits:

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Education
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• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• Qualified by education and experience in the care of behavioral health patients.
• Licenses/Certification
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