Why work at TidalHealth? 

Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke as 2022-2023 High Performing hospitals for 11 challenging and elective health conditions; the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.  Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally. 

 

Behavioral Health Director Position Summary 

The Director of Behavioral Health at TidalHealth will oversee the operations of a 15-bed child and adolescent unit, a 13-bed adult unit, and the Emergency Department (ED) behavioral health team. This role requires a dynamic leader who can provide strategic direction and collaborate with the Director of Outpatient Operations and Medical Directors to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care. The Director will maintain up-to-date knowledge of current nursing practices, and ensure compliance with interfacility transfer guidelines as mandated by the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). In this role, the Director will plan and organize division activities, oversee day-to-day operations through Clinical Managers, and maintain Joint Commission/EOC readiness. The Director will also drive division performance and patient care outcomes by developing and monitoring action plans, addressing legal and ethical issues, and ensuring patient concerns are resolved promptly. A key aspect of this role is fostering staff development and team building. The Director will work with Clinical Managers and supervisors as well as the Director of Outpatient Operations to assess staffing competencies, develop unit-specific skill requirements, and coach and mentor staff to enhance their professional growth. By promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment, the Director will ensure that the division operates cohesively and efficiently, ultimately improving patient care outcomes.

Behavioral Health Director Position Requirements  

Education:

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and Master’s preferred

License and/or certification:

Licensed and current registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or Delaware, as applicable

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in leadership in appropriate field

Behavioral Health Director Benefits 

At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits. 

Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.