PROGRAM DIRECTOR, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Horizon Health is seeking a Program Director to oversee the Behavioral Health Program at Riverside Health in Kankakee, IL. This unit has a total of 64 beds: 14 geriatric, 25 adult, and 25 adolescents. Included in these responsibilities are: 1) the development and maintenance of a high-quality treatment program; 2) the development and implementation of a comprehensive community relations program; and 3) strategic planning, program administration, and development.

Responsibilities:

• Performs as liaison between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicating information and needs appropriately
• Supports Hospital and Horizon missions, goals and objectives
• Provides leadership and direction in accordance with Hospital guidelines
• Provides clinical supervision for Program nursing, counseling, patient support and administrative staff
• Develops, in coordination with assigned VP, Clinical Practice, implements and updates all policies and procedures for the Program
• In coordination with the Hospital, ensures the Program meets and maintains all federal, state, local and accrediting bodies’ regulations and standards
• Participates in assessing and reassessing the program needs of the patient
• Supervises all patient care and sets guidelines for accurately reporting and recording of patient symptoms, reactions, and progress
• Develops processes to audit and coordinate ongoing education to ensure all staff are trained on proper documentation of all aspects of the patient’s care
• Recruits, interviews, and selects qualified staff for the Program.
• Provides for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans and participation in training programs

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

Requirements:

• Graduate Degree
• CPR Certification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Inpatient Behavioral Health setting

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Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Inpatient Behavioral Health: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Joliet, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person