Director of Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Unit

Facility Name: Ephraim McDowell

• Maintains overall responsibility for all aspects of operations.
• Responsible for hiring, training, supervision when required, and evaluation of all unit staff.
• Participates in providing care as needed and ensures services are carried out and

• Participate in hospital/ unit and/or administrator on call schedule, accordingly.
• Assures that all policies established by the Governing Body are implemented and followed

• Assists in the strategic planning as appropriate.
• Participates in facility growth and outreach department in the marketing for programs, with

• Provides input on annual budget for program in conjunction with divisional team showing

• Oversees unit-based activities related to behavioral health including administration of care,

• Supports facility-based initiatives and functions related to federal, state, and local laws,

• Consults with leaders on a regular basis; evaluates leadership competence and makes

• Ensures maintenance of physical properties in good and safe state of repair and operation.
• Presents to divisional team and hospital leadership periodic reports reflecting the services

• Attends all meetings of the hospital board and committees as directed by the CNO and CEO.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies by supporting facility-based compliance

• Oversees change implementation initiatives provided by the facility and divisional

• Assists the facility with sustaining program accreditation and licensing by implementing,

• Reviews plans for the achievement of programs’ specific objectives and established goals,

• Serves as a liaison between critical stakeholders including facility leadership, the division

• In instances where the Program Director is other than a registered nurse, the nursing

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

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 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.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Qualified by education and experience in the care of behavioral health patients.

• Licensure in State of Practice if applicable.
• Licensed Master’s level clinician required.
• Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling preferred.

• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience in the caring for behavioral health patients preferred.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.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.