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Director of Behavioral Health

Days - FT

Modesto, California

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Overview

At Tenet, your nursing skills can make a pivotal difference for the patients we treat and the communities we serve. You'll work in an enriching, rewarding environment where you'll have the resources to surpass your patients' needs. For our part? We'll give you ample tools and support – like competitive benefits, personalized mentorship, enhanced flexibility, and more – so you can take your health career where you always knew you could.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Director of Behavioral Health? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right skill level.

  • Innovative
  • Advocate
  • Collaborative
  • Person-Centered
  • Resourceful
  • Critical Thinker

Job Description

Overview




Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Hours:

Position Summary
Directly reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, and to the Behavioral Health Center Administrator, the Director of Patient Care Services is a Master’s Degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing, or its equivalent from a school of nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing, or be qualified by education and experience in the care of the mentally ill; who is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, monitoring, and evaluating patient care given by a designated healthcare team. The Director of Patient Care Services has twenty-four hour responsibility for patient care functions in the inpatient departments, intake, and is accountable for staffing, leadership, decision-making, fiscal guidelines, and effective department relationships. The Director of Patient Care Services maintains an active approach to foster a supportive and collaborative professional environment of physicians, staff, and patients focusing on Quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:        

MSN or equivalent, Psychiatric Nursing                 

Minimum Experience/Skills:        

Minimum 5years in nursing management role, specifically psychiatric nursing                

License/Certificates/Credentials:        

Current Registered Nursing license for the State of California                

Organization Description

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Salary: $75.61 - $120.99 **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience ***Calculated based on a full time position

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My co-workers are awesome here. I feel like I'm in a really supportive environment and can rely on the people I work with.

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Registered Nurse

Our Competitive Benefits

When we care for each other, we strengthen our care for our patients and communities. That's why we provide a fully comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes you and your family's health and wellness.

  • Learning and Education

    Our online learning platform provides access to thousands of free courses to help you further your education – on your schedule.

  • Graduate Medical Education Programs

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  • Leadership and Executive Development

    Wherever you are in your career, our development programs are designed to take your professional growth to the next level.

  • Coaching and Mentorship

    You’ll have open dialogues between your supervisors and team members to continue developing your skills and leave a large impact on care.

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