BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MANAGER

Behavioral Health ManagerMyrtle Beach, SC, United StatesJob DescriptionJob Title: Behavioral Health ManagerLocation: Myrtle Beach, SC, USARole Description:We are looking for a Behavioral Health Manager for an acute inpatient behavioral health program. The Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, and directing functions to ensure the effective operation of the unit.In cooperation with the leadership team, the Manager will be instrumental in developing plans, policies, and procedures to efficiently provide quality care. This position directly supervises nurses and PCTs in the unit and reports directly to the Program Director.What You Will Do In This Role:Ensure effective, flexible utilization of staff within the staffing guidelines, taking into consideration the staffs competency and patient acuity.Evaluate staff performance and work-related behavior per policies, obtaining information from appropriate personnel and utilizing effective coaching to enhance the performance of the employeeModel leadership behavior, set expectations for teamwork, and hold staff accountable for performance.Demonstrate effectiveness in planning for future needs by budget preparation on an annual basis, monitoring monthly reports to ensure that the department stays within budget constraintsParticipate in the organizations educational programs and support the community outreach program, while maintaining advanced practice study.Required Qualifications, Skills, and Certifications:Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferredLicensed as a Registered Nurse in the State in which you practice or must hold a Compact/Multi-State RN LicenseCurrent BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross are required.5+ years of managerial experience.The eligible candidate MUST have experience as an RN in an inpatient behavioral health unit in an acute care system.