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What does a behavior detection officer do?

A behavior detection officer monitors and observes individuals to identify suspicious or abnormal behaviors that may indicate security threats or safety concerns. They often work in security settings such as airports, events, or public spaces, using training in behavioral analysis and observation skills to assess potential risks and prevent incidents.

What is the highest paying job in behavioral health?

In behavioral health, the highest paying roles are often senior clinical positions such as clinical directors, psychiatric nurse practitioners, or licensed psychologists, especially those with specialized certifications and extensive experience. These roles typically require advanced degrees, licensure, and leadership skills, and they often involve overseeing treatment programs or managing teams in healthcare or mental health organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Behavior Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Behavior Officer, you need a background in psychology, behavioral science, or social work, often supported by relevant certifications or degrees. Familiarity with behavioral assessment tools, data management systems, and intervention planning software is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and cultural sensitivity help build trust and effectively address behavioral issues. These skills ensure a safe, supportive environment and facilitate positive behavioral changes in individuals or groups.

What are some common challenges faced by Behavior Officers when implementing behavior intervention plans, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Behavior Officers often encounter challenges such as resistance to change from students or staff, inconsistent implementation of intervention strategies, and difficulty in collecting accurate behavioral data. To address these challenges, it's important to establish clear communication with all stakeholders, provide regular training and support to staff, and use data-driven approaches to monitor progress. Building rapport with students and fostering a positive environment also helps increase cooperation and the effectiveness of intervention plans.

How to become a behavioral health officer?

To become a behavioral health officer, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, followed by relevant experience in mental health or social services. Many roles require a master's degree and licensure or certification, such as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or similar credential. Developing strong communication, assessment, and crisis intervention skills is also important for this role.

What are Behavior Officers?

Behavior Officers are professionals who work primarily in educational, correctional, or organizational settings to monitor, manage, and promote positive behavior among individuals or groups. They develop and implement strategies to address behavioral issues, provide support to those exhibiting challenging behaviors, and often collaborate with other staff, families, or stakeholders. Their goal is to foster a safe and productive environment through guidance, intervention, and consistent enforcement of rules or policies. Behavior Officers may also collect data, report incidents, and recommend appropriate interventions or resources to improve overall conduct.

What is the highest paid job working with children?

The highest paid jobs working with children typically include pediatric surgeons, child psychiatrists, and specialized medical professionals, with salaries often exceeding $200,000 annually. Leadership roles such as school administrators or directors of child services can also offer high compensation, especially with advanced degrees and extensive experience.
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO - BH) - Aurora Pavilion (Behavioral Health)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO - BH) - Aurora Pavilion (Behavioral Health)

UHS

Aiken, SC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 hours ago


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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services

 

Aurora Pavilion is a 62 bed inpatient Acute Psychiatric facility located in Aiken, SC.  The Pavilion is positioned on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Center where it has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems over the past 10 years.  Aurora Pavilion provides acute care crisis stabilization, short-term inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization and adult intensive outpatient treatment programs.  Services extend to Seniors, Adults, Child and Adolescents providing a full continuum of care for the patient.

Aurora Pavilion is currently seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  This Behavioral Health Executive will have a proven record of accomplishment providing services in a for-profit Behavioral Health Hospital/Residential Treatment Program or has managed a large Psychiatric/Behavioral Health department within a large Acute care Hospital. Candidates must show a strong employment history with progressive growth throughout their career. The ideal Chief Executive Officer (CEO) candidate will be responsible for directing the day-to-day operations, managing and developing staff, assuring high quality care, sound fiscal operations, maintaining a strong referral base and compliance with Joint Commission and CMS regulations while continually monitoring the facility’s services and delivery systems.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission, vision and values.
  • Operational management of clinical and non-clinical departments including but not limited to: Nursing, Admissions, Business Development, Process Improvement, Finance, Clinical Services, Regulatory Affairs that effectively drive patient care outcomes
  • Ensure hospital quality metrics are achieved through sound clinical processes following accreditation and regulatory agency guidelines.
  • Recruit physicians and staff in targeted specialty areas, coordinate medical staff participation in new hospital ventures and targets, develop new areas of medical care to offer at the hospital.
  • Supervise the development of more comprehensive outpatient care and ambulatory programs. Develop positive relationships with local industry, local government, potential key health care providers, and the general public.
  • Ensure the timely submission of month-end financial and operational reviews, contribute to the development of and participation in corporate-wide strategic planning efforts.
  • Communicate circumstances and events of operations to supervisor and other appropriate people to keep all apprised.
  • Achieve budgeted financial objectives.
  • Effectively manage contract negotiations and compliance with the commercial payor community.
  • Increase revenues and income before inter-company allocations, maintain or decrease the effective bad debt rate, achieve the margin percentage, and implement operating cost controls in the areas of staffing, supplies, purchased services, etc.
  • Focus on census building efforts and strategic planning.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree is preferred
  • Currently working as a behavioral executive, i.e. CEO at a Behavioral Health facility or as a Director of a large acute care facility with a large multi-unit psych department.
  • A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
  • An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
  • Working knowledge of operations and financial management and marketing methods.
  • Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time.

This opportunity offers the following:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Relocation benefits
  • Bonus opportunity
  • UHS Stock opportunity

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree is preferred
  • Currently working as a behavioral executive, i.e. CEO at a Behavioral Health facility or as a Director of a large acute care facility with a large multi-unit psych department.
  • A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
  • An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
  • Working knowledge of operations and financial management and marketing methods.
  • Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time.

This opportunity offers the following:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Relocation benefits
  • Bonus opportunity
  • UHS Stock opportunity

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US