Assistant Program Director

Responsibilities Assistant Director in the Assessment and Referral department provides direct patient care including completion of assessments, assisting in formulation of treatment recommendations, and guides/monitors staff in day-to-day processes of the department under the guidance of the Director. Interfaces with referral sources, community service agencies, businesses, employers, and healthcare facilities; ensures compliance for quality patient care and regulatory standards including the Joint Commission, State Health Department, and other applicable requirements. Provides leadership for the department in the absence of the Director. Qualifications Master's Degree is preferred. Registered Nurse Licensure (RN). Working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations. Advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management. Minimum of two years psychiatric treatment experience preferred. Current CPR or BLS certification (offered at facility). Current Handle with Care training and Verbal De-escalation training (offered at facility). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. About the Facility Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is an 80‑bed full‑service behavioral healthcare acute care facility located in Benton, AR, providing quality health care to residents of Arkansas since 1985. #J-18808-Ljbffr