Director, Behavioral Health (Shepherd Hill)

Director

Behavioral Health

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.  With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital.  Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors.  You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community.  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion.  Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

Responsible for administering the overall day to day operations of the Shepherd Hill (SH) program.  Ensures that appropriate policies and procedures for the program are in place, are adhered to and revised as necessary for all departments.

Responsibilities

• Develops goals, objectives, plans and budgets for areas of responsibility. 
• Responsible for staffing, equipment and supply acquisition, facility planning, etc.
• Recommends purchases of major operational and capital items.
• Conducts or directs analysis of proposed new programs, equipment and services.
• Chairs SH Cabinet Meetings
• Ensures that SH functions in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and the standards of accrediting agencies. Initiates corrective action when necessary.
• Selects, trains, directs, develops, evaluates and when necessary, disciplines or discharges employees.
• As a member of the administrative management group and various committees, regularly participates in development of Health Systems-wide plans, goals and objectives.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.
• Develops and maintains a mix of services to maintain and expand the market for SH.
• Monitors productivity and quality indicators and investigates variations. Institutes corrective action as appropriate
• Establishes an environment of open communications with subordinates, peers and the Medical Staff.
• Assists the Medical Staff and board of Trustees in recruiting and maintaining the appropriate mix of medical staff specialties to meet the needs and goals of SH.
• Assist with construction and renovation on the Licking Memorial Hospital campus.  Oversees construction and renovation on the SH campus
• Responsible for ensuring that personal performance reflects the Mission, Vision and Standards of Care.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in business related field desired.  Or a minimum of five years experience in behavioral health field and prior management responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills required to resolve internal and external issues as well as to educated departmental personnel
• Ability to work independently, prioritizes and works effectively
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.  Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.