Operations Director, Behavioral Health

Job Description

Responsibilities

This opportunity is for a full-time Director of Operations, Behavioral Health / Associate Hospital Administrator. The position offers full benefits and a convenient weekday schedule.

At Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services, we are helping to create brighter, healthier futures for our patients and their families. We are the Piedmont Triad's only private psychiatric hospital meeting the chemical dependency illnesses and behavioral healthcare needs of those in our community.

Our -bed inpatient services for adolescents through senior adulthood offers comprehensive and individual assessments, psychiatric evaluation and medication stabilization, daily group therapy and personalized aftercare planning. We also offer a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program to ensure the continuum of care for our patients. Old Vineyard is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We are passionate about our work and are looking for individuals who share in this passion.

Benefits for our Director of Operations, Behavioral Health / Associate Hospital Administrator include :

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its + locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• HealthStream online learning catalogue
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition Assistance (after 1-year of employment)

What does the Director of Operations, Behavioral Health / Associate Hospital Administrator do at Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services?

Provides administrative leadership, management, and direction for assigned departments. Has the authority and responsibility for taking all reasonable steps to monitor quality care, adherence to hospital policies and procedures, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Cooperates with other hospital leadership for patient-centered integration of shared functions and responsibilities in the provision of healthcare services. Implements hospital initiatives and strategies as directed by the CEO.

What do our current staff value at Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services?

A supportive and engaging environment that puts patient care first and values the significant contributions our employees make every day. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Old Vineyard is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we care for, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer behavioral health workers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the behavioral healthcare field. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with Old Vineyard BHS and our parent-company, Universal Health Services (UHS). We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Required Education :

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in hospital or healthcare administration, business administration, public administration, or a related field is preferred.

Required Experience :

Five (5) years’ of healthcare related experience. Knowledge of behavioral health operations strongly preferred. Three (3) years management experience required.

Required Licensure / Certification :

LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or RN

Required Skills :

Knowledge of healthcare administration, theory and practice. Demonstrates understanding of legal and regulatory controls, as well as professional and moral ethics. Evidence of interpersonal communication skills necessary to interact effectively with Governing Body, Medical Staff, hospital staff, patients and members of the community. Knowledge of financial implications of decision including budgeting and forecasting for assigned departments and / or projects.

Physical Requirements :

Requires sufficient body mobility to accomplish essential functions. Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel with ease. Requires walking and standing often. Requires frequently speaking on the telephone. Able to write legibly and grammatically to convey patient behavior and information in the patient chart. Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Communicating fluently and effectively both verbally and in writing in English. Ability to appropriately interact with all program staff, patients, visitors, attending physicians, and other department representatives.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.