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Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.\u202f\n

Director of Behavioral Services\n

The Director is responsible for overseeing the clinical and administrative operations of the inpatient behavioral health unit. The director ensures high-quality patient care, adherence to safety protocols, and regulatory compliance. They will collaborate with medical staff, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other personnel to provide effective treatment programs. The director will be an active member of the behavioral health substance use disorder service line. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to manage resources effectively.\n
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Roles and Responsibilities:\n\nResponsible for overall direction, supervision and evaluation of treatment services in the inpatient behavioral health unit.\nPrepare and manage the budget; identify opportunities for financial savings without compromising patient care; identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.\nDevelop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and programs. Ensure staff and providers are educated on department policies and procedures.\nEnsure efficient staffing and provide administrative and clinical supervision for all staff assigned; evaluate staff performance to monitor achievement of goals and objectives.\nMonitor and evaluate patient care outcomes and develop strategies for continuous improvement; ensure compliance with accreditation standards; implement performance improvement initiatives based on data driven analysis of outcomes.\nEvaluate departmental functions of utilization review, corporate compliance, operations, and patient safety in partnership with health system departments.\nNo more than 5 concise bulleted responsibilities\nAnswer the following questions:\nWhat is the candidate expected to own, teach, learn, improve, build, implement in their role?\nWhat should the candidate accomplish in the role and when?\nHow will the role progress as the candidate progresses?\n\n
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Required Skills and Experience:\n\nBachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required\nAt least 5 years of leadership experience in an acute mental health setting required\nRN License in the State of New York\n\n

Preferred Skills and Experience:\n\nCertification in psychiatry, or applicable field, preferred\nMaster's degree preferred (MSN, MBA, MHA, or leadership focused)\n\n
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Physical Requirements:\n\nIn writing an ADA compliant job description, please work with your HRBP or TA Partner to complete a physical demands analysis using the associated ADA Compliant language guide and considering: \n\nPurpose and Essential Functions\nPhysical \/ Sensory \/ Cognitive Needs\nCritical Weights and Measures\nEnvironment Exposures\nPhysical Expectations of the Role\nTime Allocation \/ Frequency of Tasks\n\n\n\n
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Location and Travel Requirements:\n\nOnsite\n\n
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Pay Range Disclosure:\n\n$130,000 to $174,000 per year\n\n
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Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.\n
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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.\n
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If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.\n
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I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment\/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment\/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.