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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Director of Behavioral Health - Multiple Teams

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEagle Pass, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bilingual Spanish is required.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Licensed Clinical Social Worker qualification is required.
  • An active Registered Nurse license or Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential in Texas is required.
  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • Strong licensure and regulatory background, leadership skills, and staff development experience are required.
  • Excellent clinical psychiatric knowledge and understanding of programming are required.
  • Five to eight or more years of related work experience are required.
  • American Heart Association-issued Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications are required.
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification is required.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain Horizon Health and client hospital contractual relationships and coordinate overall administration of patient care for the program with the client.
  • Develop and maintain a high-quality treatment program.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive community relations program.
  • Conduct strategic planning, program administration, and program development.
  • Contribute to program nursing and hospital goals and supervise clinical staff.
  • Provide clinical oversight for behavioral health programs, ensuring patient safety, quality outcomes, and evidence-based practices.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate behavioral health services, programs, and treatment models.
  • Coordinate with the hospital to ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations, including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, The Joint Commission, and state licensing agencies.
  • Collaborate with medical, nursing, and ancillary leadership to integrate behavioral health services across care settings.
  • Direct departmental staff involved in multidisciplinary teams to address process improvements involving patients, employees, other customers, or teams.
  • Define the treatment program's philosophy, goals, and objectives under the direction of hospital administration, Horizon clinical and operations staff, and the Medical Director.
  • Work with divisional and national support staff to ensure the client hospital realizes maximum value from Horizon services.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of behavioral health departments, including inpatient, outpatient, and/or community-based services.
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets, including staffing models and resource allocation.
  • Analyze performance metrics, patient outcomes, and utilization data to drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead initiatives related to access to care, patient flow, and care coordination.
  • Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate behavioral health clinical and support staff.
  • Promote a culture of professional growth, accountability, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels, competencies, and licensure requirements are maintained.
  • Support staff education, training, and competency validation.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, and patient experience.
  • Respond to regulatory reviews, audits, and corrective action plans.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical standards, patient rights, and confidentiality requirements.
  • Participate in organizational strategic planning related to behavioral health services.
  • Identify opportunities for service expansion, partnerships, and program innovation.
  • Represent the organization in community, professional, and regulatory settings as appropriate.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or required by the position.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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