Our Behavioral Health services at UAB St. Vincent’s East include 80 beds for adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic mental health needs. Our dedicated team-based care model provides individualized, compassionate care. We provide a safe and structured environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness.
The RN Manager Behavioral Health role leads and oversees the clinical and operational aspects of the behavioral health department, ensuring quality care, staff development, and adherence to regulations. This role may involve direct patient care, particularly in a crisis or high-risk setting, and focuses on providing a safe and effective environment for patients and staff.
1. Manage and supervise a team of behavioral health professionals, including nursing, therapists, counselors, and mental health technicians. Develop and implement behavioral health programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals and patient needs. Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for self and within the unit(s).2. Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services for the assigned unit(s).3. Develops and implements policies and procedures to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of health services in the unit(s).4. Develops and maintains quality monitoring systems for the assigned unit(s).5. Manage budgets, schedules, and other operational aspects of the department. Monitors and adheres to budget. Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.6. Ensures a high level of associate, patient and physician satisfaction.7. Conducts hiring, training, directing, counseling, development and evaluating of staff. Collaborate with other healthcare providers, community agencies, and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive patient care.8. Performs other duties as assigned.
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UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.
UAB St. Vincent’s is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to every patient. Our dedication to patients and their families begins with the exceptional doctors, nurses, and care teams who work in our hospitals and care sites across Alabama.
