Program Director - Behavioral Health

Must-Haves

Registered Nurse, licensed in Arkansas

Minimum bachelor's degree in nursing, MSN preferred.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in Behavioral Health leadership

Job Description

The Program Director role assists in the development and implementation of patient care programs, policies and procedures that dictate how patients' care needs are assessed and met in the specified unit and services. This role includes responsibility for: ensuring standards for patient care are established and maintained and provide a consistent standard of care to all participants; Implementing and monitoring an effective, ongoing program to measure, assess and improve the quality of care delivered to participants; assisting with and promoting marketing, community relations related to the specified units and services; and assisting in expanding the continuum of services by exploring market needs and opportunities and responding with new program design, implementation and evaluation. May provide services for various patient populations. Supervises care provided based on defined standards of patient care and practice.

Screening Questions

Have they worked for Lifepoint Health or Kindred Healthcare previously

Tell me your leadership style and your top 3 strengths as a leader

When is the last time you worked on the floor as an RN; as a Program Director you may need to work the floor if a staffing crisis arises.

Interview Steps

Janice Lane

Tricia Ellison & Amanda Taylor

Yasmin Vellani

JRMC CEO