Job Description

• This is a traveling role! You will be traveling 90% with long-term assignments. Please note, our locations are across rural parts of the country. Assignments will be based on where the need is. For more information on our locations, please visit www.psychmc.com
• This is a salaried position up to $100,000 per year + paid travel expenses
• RN- Compact license highly preferred
• Mon-Fri work schedule
• Patient Population: Older adults ages 65 and above in an intensive outpatient behavioral health program

The Traveling Director of our Behavioral Health Program ensures that the intensive outpatient psychiatric program meets Psychiatric Medical Care’s (PMC) standards on interim status. Supervisor of the program staff, the Director’s responsibilities include:

• Lead a small disciplinary team comprised of a psychiatric physician, therapist, and medical office coordinator providing services to the senior population.
• Evaluating staff performance
• Recruiting and screening new staff
• Providing community education to create awareness of the program

Good relationship-building skills are a must: Comfortable and experienced working closely with hospital CEOs, CFOs, CNOs, and high-level decision-makers. Must have a proven ability in conflict resolution and effective problem-solving. The Traveling Director of our Behavioral Health Program directs and coordinates staff activities to ensure quality patient care. They also must incorporate financial accountability into program activities.

About us:

Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes often associated with aging.

Competitive Benefits:

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision
• Matching 401k
• Furthering Education Assistance

Requirements

• Education: associate’s degree or higher in nursing.
• Licensure: Registered Nurse, compact license preferred
• Certification: Must meet any applicable state certification standards.
• Experience: Two to three years of experience with seniors, hospitals, or nursing facilities preferred
• Must have proficiency using a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 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
• Ability to accomplish work objectives where few precedents or guidelines currently exist
• Excellent oral and written communication skills