Director Behavioral Health and Emergency Room

Position Title: Behavioral Health / Emergency Room Director

Shift: Days

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Compensation: $107,000-$170,000 annually

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

About Us
Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric hospital your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

As part of Saint Anthony Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus.

Learn more at focalpointchicago.org.

Position Purpose: Behavioral Health / Emergency Room Director is Responsible for the administrative and clinical management of the Emergency Department and Behavioral Health Department

Essential Functions (list in order of importance including measures)

1. Manages the overall clinical operations of her/his assigned areas, including, but not limited to, maintaining policies; assessing competencies; procuring equipment; ensuring regulatory compliance, monitoring quality and establishing improvement plans based on current best practice.
2. Manages the overall fiscal operations of her/his assigned areas including operations and capital budget, staffing patterns, scheduling and attendance, and agency/registry use.
3. Build a cohesive patient care team, including the development of appropriate clinical, administrative and support staffing patterns; recruitment; selection; orientation/mentoring; and team building.
4. Assures continued improvement in patient satisfaction both by monitoring survey results and by one-on-one interviews with patients.
5. Mentors and supports staff as evidenced by meeting minutes, staff satisfaction scores, retention/vacancy data and statistics on completion of certificates and degrees within the staff.
6. Creates a collegial atmosphere between physicians and nursing staff by supporting healthy educational dialogue regarding clinical issues, such as new procedures and patient populations.
7. Acts as a leader within Saint Anthony's based on participation in key committees that support patient care and human resources.

Essential Duties

1. Manages the overall clinical operations of her/his assigned areas including but not limited to maintaining policies; assessing competencies; procuring equipment; monitoring quality and establishing improvement plans based on current best practice.
2. Manages the overall fiscal operations of her/his assigned areas including operations and capital budget, staffing patterns, scheduling and attendance, and agency/registry use.
3. Build a cohesive patient care team, including the development of appropriate clinical, administrative and support staffing patterns; recruitment; selection; orientation/mentoring; and team building.
4. Assures continued improvement in patient satisfaction both by monitoring survey results and by one-on-one interviews with patients.
5. Mentors and supports staff as evidenced by: meeting minutes, staff satisfaction scores, retention/vacancy data and statistics on completion of certificates and degrees within the staff.
6. In collaboration with the Chair of Psychiatry, and Emergency Room develops the inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs.
7. Creates a collegial atmosphere between physicians and nursing staff by supporting healthy educational dialogue regarding clinical issues, such as new procedures and patient populations.
8. Acts as a leader within Saint Anthony's based on participation in key committees that support patient care and human resources.
9. Collaborates with other nursing leaders through active participation in at least one outside committee.

Marginal Duties (list in order of importance)

• Performs both essential and marginal job functions in a safe manner as identified by Saint Anthony Hospital and the respective department while adhering to the Hospital’s confidentiality norms and standards. Actively and consistently demonstrates the core values of Saint Anthony Hospital in all interactions with others.
• Embraces continuous learning, both to support the workplace and for lifelong professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned after demonstrating required competency or completing requisite training.

General Job Requirements (List any required knowledge, skills, experience or training, including length of time necessary for proficiency required to perform the job.)

• 3 years leadership experience Emergency room, and Behavioral Health
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Clinical Psychology
• Organized, calm communication style
• Proven experience in the development of
• Ability to create a cohesive team environment
• Comfortable keyboarding and software navigation.
• Full vaccination against Covid-19 is required.
• Current vaccination against Influenza is required

Education & Certification Requirements:

• Must have RN Degree from an accredited institution
• Must have RN License Active in IDFPR
• Must have BLS Certification *ACLS Certification Highly Preferred*

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  **Coverage begins on new hires first day**
• Employer matching retirement plans
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Free parking

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights

• Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, nonprofit, faith-based, acute care, community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of families on the west side and southwest side.
• Certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
• Offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits plan for employees and families to include tuition reimbursement.
• We employ and teach the city’s most prominent, innovative resident physicians and medical students.

Equal Opportunity

Saint Anthony Hospital is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.