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Lifepoint Health®

Director of Behavioral Health, Acute - Behavioral Health Unit

Lifepoint Health®, Lebanon, Kentucky, United States, 40033

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Director of Behavioral Health, Acute - Behavioral Health Unit Apply for the Director of Behavioral Health, Acute - Behavioral Health Unit role at Lifepoint Health®.

Facility:

Springview Medical Center

Schedule:

Full-Time | Monday – Friday

How You'll Contribute

Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.

Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.

Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.

Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.

Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Regular and reliable attendance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Position serves both internal co‑workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.

Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.

Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).

Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.

Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards.

Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.

Skills And Abilities

Business Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.

Moderate Computer Skills – Frequent use of electronic mail, word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate simple functions into documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations to support business objectives.

Complex Communication – Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. Can present, resolve, and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.

Varied Business Problems – Problems are varied and complex, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedent and practices.

Department Specific – Decisions impact the management and operations within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.

Functional Independent Judgement – Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional area. May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs. Makes decisions for and/or resolves problems for others.

Project Planning/Organization – Handle multiple projects simultaneously including task delegation, project oversight, and resource allocation.

Why Join Us

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

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 Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.

BSN in Nursing preferred.

Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education.

Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Connect with a Recruiter: If you are not ready to complete an application or have questions, please contact Peyton Looper by emailing peyton.looper@lifepointhealth.net.

EEOC Statement: Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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