Program Director, Behavioral Health

Schedule: Full-Time Day Exempt

Your experience matters

Peace 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 Behavioral Health Program Director 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.

More about our team Program Directors who are registered nurses will also serve as the Director of Psychiatric nursing for the unit. Program Directors who are Licensed Mastered Social Workers will also serve as the Director of Social/Clinical Services on the unit.

How you'll contribute

A Behavioral Health Program Director who excels in this role:

• 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 on-call schedule accordingly, as indicated based on licensure.

• Assure that all policies established by the Governing Body are implemented appropriately.

• Direct the strategic planning and assists the facility growth and outreach department in the marketing for programs, with input from divisional support leader

Why join us

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 - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current state license and possess a bachelor's degree. Additional requirements include:

• Master's Degree in Nursing preferred, or Bachelor Science in Nursing or equivalent or be qualified by education and experience in the care of the mentally ill.

  Or

• Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling preferred.

• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.

• 3 years of experience in the caring for the mentally ill.

• Licensure in State of Oregon.

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Maria Delgado by emailing Maria.Delgado1@lifepointhealth.net

EEOC Statement

"Peace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Peace Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.