Clinical Manager - Behavioral Health Acute

Provides supervision of the daily operations on the assigned units. Acts on behalf of the organization, providing supervision for staff members. Participates in the hiring process and disciplinary action as necessary. Demonstrates knowledge of and assures compliance with accrediting/regulatory agency standards, hospital and departmental policies and procedures and customer service standards.

Requirements

Experience

o   Three years of Behavioral Health/Psych Inpatient experience

o   Management experience (Charge, Lead, Preceptor, etc...)

o   Teaching experience preferred

o   Experience with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems required

Education and Training

o   BSN required; MSN preferred

o   Knowledge of software applications (Outlook, Microsoft) required

License, Certification & Registration

o   RN Massachusetts License at time of hire

Other Requirements

o   Maintain professionalism and act as role model.

o   Demonstrates leadership and communicates a strong work ethic and commitment toward service excellence

o   Excellent interpersonal skills; communicates effectively with patients, family members, physicians, senior leadership and staff.

o   Well organized and able to prioritize a variety of complex assignments simultaneously. Meets deadlines in a timely manner.

o   Demonstrates understanding of local, state and federal regulating agencies (DCF, DPH, TJC).

o   Demonstrates dependability and transparency.

o   Documented effectiveness in confronting problems and resolving conflict.