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Assistant Director – Behavioral Health (RN)
Location: Saint Louis, MO- Relocation offered.
Join a leading behavioral health facility offering a supportive, patient-centered environment.
This 46-bed hospital provides specialized care for Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry, including ECT services.
Schedule: Days + Management Call
Benefits Include (but not limited to):
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K with Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Comprehensive Paid Time Off
Requirements:
- Active RN License
- Minimum 2 years RN experience with leadership and behavioral health background
Preferred:
- 5 years RN experience, with 2–5 years in leadership
- Master’s degree in Nursing or related field
Role Summary
The Assistant Director is responsible for the operational and clinical management of designated psychiatric units on a 24-hour basis. This includes overseeing nursing staff, ensuring high standards of patient care, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical and administrative leadership for nursing and support teams within psychiatric services.
- Manage hiring, training, and performance of clinical staff.
- Develop and manage departmental staffing and budgets to meet operational goals.
- Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, and high-quality patient care.
- Promote compliance with policies, procedures, and professional standards.
- Drive initiatives to improve patient satisfaction, outcomes, and team engagement.
- Support growth and efficiency within existing and new behavioral health programs.
Qualifications:
- Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s (minimum); BSN or MSN preferred
- Experience: 2–5 years (minimum), 5–10 years preferred
- Leadership: 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred
- License: RN (required)
Compensation & Benefits:
A competitive salary and robust benefits package including health coverage, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and more.
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