Signet Health
Overview
Director of Pharmacy
Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center
Midland, TX
Signet Health is currently recruiting for a
Director of Pharmacy
for a
New,
free-standing psychiatric hospital located at Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, TX. At this time, the position will oversee the Adult, Adolescent, Forensic, and Crisis Units. The Director of Pharmacy provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for all pharmacy services within the inpatient psychiatric hospital. This role is accountable for ensuring safe, effective, and compliant medication use; advancing psychopharmacology best practices; and aligning pharmacy operations with organizational goals, quality initiatives, and patient-centered behavioral health care. The Director of Pharmacy oversees pharmacy personnel, clinical programs, technology, and regulatory readiness, and serves as the hospital’s subject-matter expert on psychiatric medication management and medication safety.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Strategy Establish the vision, strategic priorities, and operating plan for pharmacy services across the hospital. Lead, mentor, and develop pharmacists, technicians, and support staff; promote a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, nursing, medical staff, and quality teams on medication-related issues. Chair and/or co-lead the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, driving evidence-based formulary decisions.
Operations & Medication Management Oversee daily pharmacy operations including procurement, storage, compounding (as applicable), distribution, and inventory management. Design and manage systems supporting automated dispensing, medication ordering, verification, administration, and documentation. Develop and maintain policies and procedures that ensure safe medication practices across all psychiatric units and programs. Lead medication reconciliation processes across admission, transfer, and discharge.
Clinical & Behavioral Health Focus Implement and monitor evidence-based protocols for psychotropic and adjunctive medications, including high-risk agents. Provide consultation on complex psychopharmacology, dosing, medication interactions, and side-effect management. Oversee medication utilization evaluations (MUEs) and ensure appropriate prescribing aligned with clinical standards and payer requirements. Support specialized needs such as clozapine REMS, long-acting injectables, rapid tranquilization protocols, and substance-use comorbidities.
Quality, Safety & Risk Reduction Lead the medication-management components of hospital quality, patient safety, and performance-improvement programs. Proactively identify risks, prevent adverse drug events, and analyze medication-related incidents through RCA participation and follow-up. Monitor key metrics (errors, near misses, diversion trends, cost, adherence to policy) and drive improvement initiatives. Ensure readiness for all regulatory and accreditation surveys.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations including DEA, FDA, Texas pharmacy statutes, and behavioral-health requirements. Maintain adherence to CMS and DNV medication-management standards. Oversee controlled substance management and diversion-prevention programs. Ensure USP // compliance as applicable.
Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Care Partner with psychiatry, nursing, social services, case management, and therapy disciplines to integrate pharmacy services into care planning. Participate in treatment team meetings, discharge planning, and transitions of care. Support education initiatives for clinicians and staff on psychotropic medication safety, monitoring, and best practices.
Technology, Data & Stewardship Optimize EHR and pharmacy technology to support clinical decision-making and safety. Monitor and manage drug shortages, cost stewardship, and contracting strategies while prioritizing patient outcomes. Leverage data analytics to drive performance improvement and report outcomes to leadership and committees. Requirements/Qualifications Required Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). Current, unrestricted Texas pharmacist license. Minimum 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience with progressive leadership responsibility. Demonstrated expertise in psychopharmacology and psychiatric medication safety. Proven experience with regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and DEA oversight. Strong leadership, communication, and team\u2011building skills.
Preferred Completion of ASHP\u2011accredited PGY1 residency; PGY2 in Psychiatry strongly preferred (or equivalent experience). Board Certification in Psychiatric Pharmacy (BCPP). Experience in a freestanding behavioral health or inpatient psychiatric hospital. Familiarity with automated dispensing systems, EHR optimization, and medication\u2011use analytics.
Core Competencies Patient safety and high\u2011reliability leadership Strategic planning and change management Interdisciplinary collaboration Data-driven decision making Ethical stewardship and diversion control Education, coaching, and talent development
Work Environment & Expectations Full\u2011time, exempt leadership role with responsibility for 24/7 operations. Participation in committees and organizational initiatives as assigned. Commitment to mission\u2011driven, recovery\u2011oriented behavioral health care.
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Director of Pharmacy (Behavioral Health)
Signet Health is currently recruiting for a
Director of Pharmacy
for a
New,
free-standing psychiatric hospital located at Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, TX. At this time, the position will oversee the Adult, Adolescent, Forensic, and Crisis Units. The Director of Pharmacy provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for all pharmacy services within the inpatient psychiatric hospital. This role is accountable for ensuring safe, effective, and compliant medication use; advancing psychopharmacology best practices; and aligning pharmacy operations with organizational goals, quality initiatives, and patient-centered behavioral health care. The Director of Pharmacy oversees pharmacy personnel, clinical programs, technology, and regulatory readiness, and serves as the hospital’s subject-matter expert on psychiatric medication management and medication safety.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Strategy Establish the vision, strategic priorities, and operating plan for pharmacy services across the hospital. Lead, mentor, and develop pharmacists, technicians, and support staff; promote a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, nursing, medical staff, and quality teams on medication-related issues. Chair and/or co-lead the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, driving evidence-based formulary decisions.
Operations & Medication Management Oversee daily pharmacy operations including procurement, storage, compounding (as applicable), distribution, and inventory management. Design and manage systems supporting automated dispensing, medication ordering, verification, administration, and documentation. Develop and maintain policies and procedures that ensure safe medication practices across all psychiatric units and programs. Lead medication reconciliation processes across admission, transfer, and discharge.
Clinical & Behavioral Health Focus Implement and monitor evidence-based protocols for psychotropic and adjunctive medications, including high-risk agents. Provide consultation on complex psychopharmacology, dosing, medication interactions, and side-effect management. Oversee medication utilization evaluations (MUEs) and ensure appropriate prescribing aligned with clinical standards and payer requirements. Support specialized needs such as clozapine REMS, long-acting injectables, rapid tranquilization protocols, and substance-use comorbidities.
Quality, Safety & Risk Reduction Lead the medication-management components of hospital quality, patient safety, and performance-improvement programs. Proactively identify risks, prevent adverse drug events, and analyze medication-related incidents through RCA participation and follow-up. Monitor key metrics (errors, near misses, diversion trends, cost, adherence to policy) and drive improvement initiatives. Ensure readiness for all regulatory and accreditation surveys.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations including DEA, FDA, Texas pharmacy statutes, and behavioral-health requirements. Maintain adherence to CMS and DNV medication-management standards. Oversee controlled substance management and diversion-prevention programs. Ensure USP // compliance as applicable.
Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Care Partner with psychiatry, nursing, social services, case management, and therapy disciplines to integrate pharmacy services into care planning. Participate in treatment team meetings, discharge planning, and transitions of care. Support education initiatives for clinicians and staff on psychotropic medication safety, monitoring, and best practices.
Technology, Data & Stewardship Optimize EHR and pharmacy technology to support clinical decision-making and safety. Monitor and manage drug shortages, cost stewardship, and contracting strategies while prioritizing patient outcomes. Leverage data analytics to drive performance improvement and report outcomes to leadership and committees. Requirements/Qualifications Required Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). Current, unrestricted Texas pharmacist license. Minimum 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience with progressive leadership responsibility. Demonstrated expertise in psychopharmacology and psychiatric medication safety. Proven experience with regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and DEA oversight. Strong leadership, communication, and team\u2011building skills.
Preferred Completion of ASHP\u2011accredited PGY1 residency; PGY2 in Psychiatry strongly preferred (or equivalent experience). Board Certification in Psychiatric Pharmacy (BCPP). Experience in a freestanding behavioral health or inpatient psychiatric hospital. Familiarity with automated dispensing systems, EHR optimization, and medication\u2011use analytics.
Core Competencies Patient safety and high\u2011reliability leadership Strategic planning and change management Interdisciplinary collaboration Data-driven decision making Ethical stewardship and diversion control Education, coaching, and talent development
Work Environment & Expectations Full\u2011time, exempt leadership role with responsibility for 24/7 operations. Participation in committees and organizational initiatives as assigned. Commitment to mission\u2011driven, recovery\u2011oriented behavioral health care.
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