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St Anthony Regional Hospital Mental Health Services Director in Carroll, Iowa
Mental Health Services Director
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Posted Date:12/26/2024
Job Location:Mental Health Services, 311 South Clark St, Hospital Fourth Floor, Carroll, IA, 51401Department:Mental Health
Employment Type:Full-TimeJob Description
Job Summary
The Director of Mental Health Services will oversee all aspects of the Behavioral Management Unit (BMU) and programs. This position provides leadership in the development, implementation and maintenance of service consistent with the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the organization within assigned departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides overall leadership to the BMU unit. Plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates services for St. Anthony Regional Hospital (SARH) to meet service delivery needs.
• Evaluates and develops clinical practices for Mental Health Services that support the mission, vision, and values of SARH.
• Markets mental health programs, promotes community awareness and ensures viability and growth of BMU services.
• Directs and supervises assigned staff, which includes Nursing, Social Work, Art Therapy, Occupational and Recreational Therapy, ensuring quality patient care is provided.
• Serves as an effective leader and resource to staff.
• Participates in the development and implementation of organizational and departmental goals and actions plans and ensures they are congruent with SARH’s strategic plan. Develops goal measurements to monitor performance and makes adjustments as needed.
• Participates in the development and implementation of standards, policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with other nursing leaders in the planning and development of policies and procedures, and decision making for the Patient Services division.
• Conducts the interviewing and hiring process according to SARH policies and procedures.
• Completes timely annual performance appraisals for assigned employees.
• Develops, reviews, implements and monitors standards of care, policies and procedures as necessary in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Develops, implements, and continuously monitors unit-based Performance Improvement Program.
• Ensures proper scheduling and staff coverage to meet quality and patient needs within assigned unit.
• Provides training and professional development opportunities for nursing staff to ensure clinical competence and promote job satisfaction.
• Maintains clinical competency in specialty areas and provides direct patient care as needed. Able to provide bed side patient care when required.
• Develops annual operating, capital and FTE budgets for management of expense to revenue ratios within established guidelines.
• Ensures that effective procedures are established and followed that promote productive liaison relationships with referral sources and managed healthcare systems in the referral, admission, treatment, utilization and discharge processes within the Mental Health Services modalities.
• Responds to life saving situations based on nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocols.
• Participates in applicable committees and events, especially those related to mental health.
• Assures quality of service and safety of patients, employees, and visitors through the implementation of policies and procedures that guide the activities of the staff.
• Monitors activities within the department to evaluate performance improvement opportunities. Corrects deficiencies to meet the expectations of quality service.
• Oversees the coordinator of regular departmental safety huddles and meetings, along with regular communication and feedback to employees within assigned areas.
• Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
• Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises employees in the BMU unit and other areas as assigned. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, business, or related field of study; Master’s degree in Business or Healthcare preferred.
• BSN and licensed to practice professional nursing in the State of Iowa, MSN preferred.
• Five years of experience in a psychiatric or acute care setting with three years leadership experience; or equivalent combination of related experience.
Position Requirements, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Current BCLS certification.
• ACLS within 6 months of employment.
• Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Appropriate experience in the clinical specialty area to meet CMS requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate (both verbal and written) effectively and professionally with managers, employees, patients, customers, and the public.
• Requires effective management and leadership skills and the ability to work with confidential employee and employer information.
• Must possess effective time management skills.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, patients, families, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to effectively present information to management, the public and/or board of directors.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to infectious diseases and occupational dangers like accidental needle pricks. Must be able to withstand physical and emotional stress.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and blood borne pathogens. The employee may be exposed to unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee may be exposed to combative patients.
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