Wellness Program Director Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Your experience matters:  

 Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Program Director joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

How you'll contribute: 

A Program Director who excels in this role: 

Maintains overall responsibility for all aspects of operations.
Responsible for hiring, training, supervision when required, and evaluation of all unit staff.
Participates in providing care as needed and ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately.
Participate in hospital/ unit and/or administrator on call schedule, accordingly.
Assures that all policies established by the Governing Body are implemented and followed appropriately.
Assists in the strategic planning as appropriate.
Participates in facility growth and outreach department in the marketing for programs, with input and direction from divisional vice president (BH).
Provides input on annual budget for program in conjunction with divisional team showing the expected revenue and expenditures as required by the board.
Oversees unit-based activities related to behavioral health including administration of care, productivity, and compliance with furnished policies and procedures.
Supports facility-based initiatives and functions related to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Consults with leaders on a regular basis; evaluates leadership competence and makes changes as necessary; keeps lines of communication open; works with hospital leadership to foster high employee morale and a positive work environment for employees.
Ensures maintenance of physical properties in good and safe state of repair and operation.
Presents to divisional team and hospital leadership periodic reports reflecting the services and financial activities of the behavioral health unit. and such special reports as may be required by the boards.
Attends all meetings of the hospital board and committees as directed by the CNO and CEO.
Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies by supporting facility-based compliance initiatives, monitoring the delivery of health care for the behavioral health unit, and recording and reporting data related to compliance and performance measures when indicated.
Oversees change implementation initiatives provided by the facility and divisional management team when indicated.
Assists the facility with sustaining program accreditation and licensing by implementing, monitoring, and reporting performance measures related to quality initiatives provided by the facility and division
Reviews plans for the achievement of programs' specific objectives and established goals, and periodically reviews, evaluates and updates such plans. Said plans shall at all times reflect the hospital's mission statement.
Serves as a liaison between critical stakeholders including facility leadership, the division management team, and staff on the behavioral health unit. As a liaison, will enable the division management team to attend and support external functions by coordinating and communicating between all the stakeholders.
In instances where the Program Director is other than a registered nurse, the nursing department will have a designated Nurse manager/Leader to serve as the Director of Psychiatric Nursing for the unit.

Why join us  

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time employees, and more. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off. 
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 

  

What we're looking for: 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.

More:
Master's degree in nursing preferred.
Qualified by education and experience in the care of behavioral health patients.
Licenses/Certification:
Licensure in State of Practice if applicable.
Licensed master's level clinician required.
Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling preferred.
Experience:
3 years of leadership experience preferred.
3 years of experience in the caring for behavioral health patients preferred.

More about Starr Regional Medical Center:  

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years. 

EEOC Statement 

"Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." 

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran 
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Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.