Director of Inpatient & Health Care Services

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Inpatient & Health Care Services – Full Time

Medical Services | Compass Health
Annual Salary Range: $185,062.91 – $283,162.88, depending on experience

Compass Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and healthcare leader to serve as our Director of Inpatient & Health Care Services.

In this role, you will provide strategic and clinical leadership for inpatient medical care, nursing services, and Employee Health Services. Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer, program leaders, nursing personnel, and clinical teams, you will help ensure that services are safe, accessible, compliant, and responsive to the physical and behavioral healthcare needs of the individuals we serve.

As the Director of Inpatient & Health Care Services, you will oversee the quality, coordination, and development of healthcare services within your area of responsibility.

You will provide clinical consultation and leadership to inpatient and outpatient teams, support nursing personnel, and ensure services meet organizational standards, regulatory requirements, payer expectations, and applicable laws.

You will also serve as a clinical resource to Compass Health leadership and workforce members, helping guide responses to complex medical, behavioral health, and crisis-related situations.

• Provide on-call case review and clinical consultation to inpatient units and outpatient providers as requested.
• Develop service objectives and determine how resources will be used to accomplish organizational and program goals under the guidance of the Chief Medical Officer.
• Ensure services are accessible in a nondiscriminatory manner and are provided at times and locations that support effective utilization.
• Ensure services within the assigned area meet established standards of care.
• Ensure services comply with Compass Health requirements and the standards of regulatory bodies, payers, and applicable laws.
• Ensure inpatient clients receive appropriate medical care.
• Partner with workforce members’ direct supervisors to ensure nursing productivity and clinical standards are met.
• Oversee Employee Health Services.
• Participate in director-level on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Provide medical education to clients and families when appropriate.
• Ensure utilization management activities are appropriate to applicable models of care.
• Participate in quality assurance and peer review activities.
• Ensure quality improvement efforts are completed in accordance with Compass Health policies, professional standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws.
• Use client satisfaction feedback, outcome data, and other quality indicators to guide service improvements.
• Coordinate with other Compass Health programs to support continuity of care.
• Provide clinical expertise and consultation to the leadership team.
• Provide appropriate clinical supervision and consultation to workforce members.
• Collaborate with supervisors on performance evaluations, coaching, and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in regional and statewide committees and workgroups that support Compass Health’s goals and emerging models of care.
• Provide community education regarding the relationship between physical and behavioral health and support appropriate referrals.
• Maintain required trainings, licenses, certifications, and credentials.
• Safeguard client protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and Compass Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct consistent with agency policy, state law, and applicable licensing requirements.
• Promote respect for diversity and demonstrate multicultural competency and sensitivity.
• Support Compass Health’s Strategic Intention, Core Values, and Core Competencies.

The Director of Inpatient & Health Care Services works closely with the Chief Medical Officer, program directors, nursing leaders, clinical supervisors, inpatient and outpatient providers, and other members of the Compass Health leadership team.

This role also collaborates across programs to strengthen coordination between physical and behavioral healthcare, improve continuity of care, and support effective responses to complex and acute clinical needs.

• Advanced degree in nursing or a related healthcare field.
• Current Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license with the ability to practice in Washington State.
• Family Nurse Practitioner licensure preferred.
• Qualification as a Mental Health Professional as defined by Washington Administrative Code.
• At least five years of direct nursing experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.
• Inpatient behavioral health experience preferred.
• At least two years of supervisory or management experience.
• Leadership experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and appropriate vehicle insurance.

• Thorough knowledge of clinical issues affecting individuals with behavioral health conditions.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor physical healthcare models and clinical practices.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision to professionals with different credentials, roles, and levels of experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of rapid triage and effective crisis intervention.
• Demonstrated consultation and intervention skills related to potentially dangerous or acute clinical situations.
• Ability to evaluate healthcare systems and identify opportunities that support program and organizational growth.
• Strong understanding of team dynamics and the ability to support a healthy, collaborative, and positive work environment.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals who have complex needs and involvement with multiple systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency, including keyboarding skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to use an electronic health record for collaborative clinical documentation.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background check.

This position works with individuals experiencing serious mental illness and may require participation in safely managing aggressive or escalated behavior.

The role regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, speaking, and using close vision. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.

The work environment is generally moderate in noise level but may occasionally become loud.

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the Director of Inpatient & Health Care Services position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

At Compass Health, we invest in our workforce members as deeply as we invest in our clients. We offer a values-driven workplace where clinical expertise is respected, collaboration is encouraged, and professional growth is supported.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees
• 16 days of paid vacation during the first year
• 12 sick days annually, plus one wellness day
• 13 paid holidays, including two floating holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan match of up to 2% after one year
• $300 in annual professional development funds
• Five days of paid education leave
• Mileage reimbursement when applicable
• Regular supervision and opportunities for professional advancement

That adds up to more than 45 paid days off during your first year.

Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Compass Health is the region’s largest private nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use treatment in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties.

With more than 110 years of service, we support individuals of all ages through a full continuum of care, including outpatient, residential, crisis response, and intensive behavioral health services.

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Bring your clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to integrated care to Compass Health.

Join our Medical Services team as the Director of Inpatient & Health Care Services and help strengthen healthcare delivery, support clinical excellence, and improve outcomes for individuals and families throughout our communities.

Annual Salary Range: $185,062.91 – $283,162.88, depending on experience

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.