Director, Mental Health Services

The Director, Mental Health Services is responsible to provide leadership for mental health programs and services in the Central and East Regions. The director will be responsible to oversee operation of identified programs/services; achieve key strategic initiatives and performance goals across the assigned regions. The Director will work in partnership with dyad physician leaders, VP- Behavioral Health and will have accountability for identified programs/services. The Director will have accountability for operational performance related to high quality, accessible, cost effective and patient focused care across the full continuum.

 

This position will also collaborate with leaders of hospital-based behavioral health units to support inpatient care and clinical program performance. This role will participate in the implementation of the behavioral health strategic plan, including formation and implementation of operational plans to align behavioral health growth and program development. The director leads managers, staff and physicians to ensure that operational processes are in place to achieve established quality metrics, physician and staff engagement, patient experience, growth goals, and budgetary targets.

• →Provide leadership for mental health services in assigned regions
• →In collaboration with leadership, facilitate mental health services strategic initiatives.
• →Analyze industry trends in the development of operational needs.
• →Leads MH outpatient program planning, implementation and evaluation efforts
• →Operates in the areas of responsibility at both a strategic and tactile level. 
• →Assumes an active role in day-to-day operations for areas of responsibility
• →Works with leaders and team to adopt and incorporate quality initiatives and manage growth of programs 
• →Develops, analyzes, and manages capital and operating budgets within organizational expectations.
• →Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations affecting patient care services.
• →Supports integration of patient care standards and practice with clinical programs
• →Works collaboratively with leadership, physicians and other disciplines.
• →Responsible for budget and expenses within areas of responsibility 
• →Collaborates with leadership to achieve financial goals
• →Demonstrates understanding of financial analysis, pro forma development, capital planning and economic considerations 

 

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

 

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.  We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

 

 

 

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• Master's Degree: Nursing
• Master's Degree: Social Work
• Master's Degree: Related Field
• Master's Degree: Community Counseling

 

The compensation range for this position is $50.12per hour - $86.21per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.