Administrator

Psychiatric Medical Care•Ripley, TN

21h•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrator ensures that the inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient psychiatric programs meet regulatory standards. As Supervisor of the program staff, the Administrator’s responsibilities include evaluating staff performance, recruiting and screening new staff and providing community education to create awareness of the program. Must have a proven ability in conflict resolution and effective problem solving. The Administrator directs and coordinates the activities of staff to ensure quality patient care. They are responsible for clinical and operational outcomes meeting/exceeding budgeted expectations. 3 Cs: · Care – Provide the best possible patient Care · Compliance – Ensure the program operates within all regulations · Community – Become a wonderful addition to your local Community A. Care: All employees are expected to provide the best possible patient care. 1. Ensure a caring and congenial environment which is necessary for healing. 2. Ensure completion of initial intake of potential patient is completed accurately. 3. Participate in staffing as needed and pass on relevant information to other members of the treatment team to facilitate patient success. 4. Ensure patient treatment plan is completed accurately. 5. Keep in contact with the Chief Executive Officer or designee and inform them in a timely manner of anything that might impact the patients or Ripley Behavioral Health Hospital. 6. Coordinate schedules with psychiatrist to ensure participation with treatment team. 7. Demonstrate knowledge of mental health assessment for adults, case management and behavioral health disorders. 8. Delegate as needed to ensure continuity of care and deadlines are met. 9. Responsible for ensuring operational outcomes are meeting/exceeding budgeted expectations. B. Compliance: Ensure the program operates within all regulations. 1. Ensure all rules associated with the federal government are followed. 2. Be prepared for surveys by regulatory groups. 3. Provide evaluations and documentation per guidelines. 4. Keep up to date on all training obligations. 5. Ensure all forms are signed and completed appropriately. 6. Respond to inquiries on a timely basis and provide further referrals and follow up as necessary. 7. Provide reports as requested by the Chief Executive Officer or designee. C . Community: Become a wonderful addition to your local community. 1. Participate in community events. 2. Provide community education as needed and ensure the community is aware of the programs offered. 3. Keep up to date community education contacts. 4. Participate in customer service training as it relates to community integration 5. Serve as a member of the leadership team.

Requirements

Master’s degree preferred.
RN or licensed LPC-MHSP, LCSW, LMFT.
Must meet any applicable state certification standards.
two to three years of experience with adults.
Must have proficiency using a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Electronic Medical Records.
Experience communicating & working closely with Physicians.
Understanding and experience in behavioral healthcare.
Demonstrated skill in utilization management and review systems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple disciplines.
Demonstrated skill in problem solving, consensus building, conflict resolution, advocacy, and team building.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure a caring and congenial environment which is necessary for healing.
Ensure completion of initial intake of potential patient is completed accurately.
Participate in staffing as needed and pass on relevant information to other members of the treatment team to facilitate patient success.
Ensure patient treatment plan is completed accurately.
Keep in contact with the Chief Executive Officer or designee and inform them in a timely manner of anything that might impact the patients or Ripley Behavioral Health Hospital.
Coordinate schedules with psychiatrist to ensure participation with treatment team.
Demonstrate knowledge of mental health assessment for adults, case management and behavioral health disorders.
Delegate as needed to ensure continuity of care and deadlines are met.
Responsible for ensuring operational outcomes are meeting/exceeding budgeted expectations.
Ensure all rules associated with the federal government are followed.
Be prepared for surveys by regulatory groups.
Provide evaluations and documentation per guidelines.
Keep up to date on all training obligations.
Ensure all forms are signed and completed appropriately.
Respond to inquiries on a timely basis and provide further referrals and follow up as necessary.
Provide reports as requested by the Chief Executive Officer or designee.
Participate in community events.
Provide community education as needed and ensure the community is aware of the programs offered.
Keep up to date community education contacts.
Participate in customer service training as it relates to community integration
Serve as a member of the leadership team.