Interim Clinical Director - Behavioral Medicine

Job Description & Requirements

Interim Clinical Director - Behavioral Medicine

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $170000.00 - $175000.00

Interim Clinical Director – Behavioral Medicine Needed in Alamogordo, NM!

The Position

• An Interim Clinical Director – Behavioral Medicine is needed to manage nursing services and staff within the behavioral health department.
• Key responsibilities include implementing and monitoring programs and practices to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality nursing care across behavioral health services. This includes standardizing nursing policies, monitoring patient outcomes, supporting staff development, and advising leadership on nursing strategies and clinical performance.
• The ideal candidate will have solid clinical and leadership experience. Must be highly organized, patient-focused, and able to adapt quickly to changing needs. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills will be critical.
• Must be available to start within 2-3 weeks of acceptance.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active NM RN license or Compact RN license required.
• Minimum of three to five years of clinical patient care experience in a behavioral health or related setting, including at least two years in a healthcare leadership role overseeing nursing staff in a hospital or health system.
  
  
  

The Community

• Alamogordo, NM, is located near the stunning White Sands National Park, offering dramatic desert landscapes and unique natural beauty.
• The community offers easy access to outdoor recreation like hiking, camping, stargazing, and hot-air ballooning.
• Alamogordo features a rich cultural heritage with local arts, museums, and historic sites.
• The area provides a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere with excellent local schools and essential amenities.
• Enjoy a slower pace of life in Alamogordo, with a strong sense of community and a lower cost of living.
  
  
  

Compensation Details

• Compensation Range: $170,000 to $175,000 annually.
• The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.
• The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.
• Interim Leadership with B.E. Smith
• Becoming an Interim Leader through BE Smith provides an exceptional opportunity to rapidly make meaningful improvement in healthcare settings. Is the interim leadership lifestyle right for you? Apply now and discover how Interim Leadership could revolutionize your career path.
• Joining the B.E. Smith team means you could receive a full benefits package upon accepting roles. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and a flexible spending account, with some benefits varying based on the job's type and duration.
• As a B.E. Smith employee, we manage your taxes by handling withholdings and also paying the employer portion of your FICA contributions.
• Interim positions come with varying travel requirements. B.E. Smith and the client cover all travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses. You receive bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging for a convenient living experience.
• Some roles may require specific licenses. A compact nursing license allows registered nurses to work in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses. Stay up to date on new legislation, and confirm licensure requirements with the recruiter.
• B.E. Smith is continuously addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with a commitment to transparent communication. We strive to mitigate its impact on clients, healthcare workers, employees, and stakeholders of B.E. Smith. Upholding our integrity, we remain dedicated to sharing timely updates and insights, guided by our core value of “Doing the Right Thing.”
  
  
  

Please Direct All Inquiries, Applications, And Referrals To

Cristina Gadaleta

Executive Recruiter

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About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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