PATIENT CARE DIRECTOR – INPATIENT CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

PATIENT CARE DIRECTOR – INPATIENT CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY 

White Plains, NY

EXP 5-7 yrs

DEG Masters

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Job Description.

Step into this crucial role, responsible for directing and managing the daily operations of our Inpatient Child Psychiatry Unit as well as our Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry Unit. Participate in short- and long-range strategic planning, and develop budgets for the units. Oversee case management/care coordination activities. Help maintain a nurturing environment that makes patients feel at home. Train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff. Regularly assess unit performance, and address opportunities for improvement, growth and advancement.       

Key Criteria

Our ideal candidate has experience providing psychiatric care to children and adolescents in an inpatient environment (current outpatient experience will be considered if combined with prior relevant inpatient experience). Previous leadership experience is also preferred. Requirements include current NYS RN licensure, at least 3 years of clinical experience (includes experience in child/adolescent psychiatry), and a Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field (or eligibility to obtain within 12 months).

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Child/Adolescent psych experience 

Masters + BSN in Nursing 

Leadership experience