- Senior
- Bureau à Opelousas
A Psychiatric Services Clinical Director in a hospital plays a pivotal role in leading nursing staff within psychiatric or behavioral health units. Their responsibilities blend clinical expertise, administrative leadership, and strategic oversight to ensure high-quality mental health care. Here's a detailed breakdown:
🧠 Core Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership
- Oversee psychiatric nursing care delivery.
- Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices and safety protocols.
- Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans as needed.
- Staff Management
- Recruit, train, and supervise psychiatric nurses and support staff.
- Schedule shifts, manage workloads, and conduct performance evaluations.
- Foster a supportive and trauma-informed work environment.
- Administrative Duties
- Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations.
- Manage budgets, resources, and documentation systems.
- Quality Improvement & Safety
- Lead or participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives.
- Monitor safety protocols and therapeutic milieu standards.
- Address patient, family, and staff feedback to improve care delivery.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Coordinate with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and care planning.
- Community Engagement
- Collaborate with community mental health organizations.
- Advocate for mental health awareness and patient rights.
🧩 Qualifications & Skills
- Education: BSN required; MSN or related advanced degree preferred.
- Licensure: Active RN license; psychiatric nursing certification is a plus.
- Experience: 5+ years in psychiatric nursing; prior management experience required.
- Skills:
- Strong leadership and communication
- Crisis management and de-escalation techniques
- Knowledge of psychopharmacology and mental health disorders
