Program Coordinator – Outpatient Behavioral Health

To provide professional guidance to all of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Services staff, and assumes responsibility for the care of all patients utilizing the Nursing Process.

• Provides program development and implementation by developing treatment program with input from other clinical staff. Implements and monitors the program and modifies as needed to assure that patients' needs are met.
• Develops and implements a Quality Improvement program with assistance from clinical staff by taking an active role in problem solving programmatic issues relating to patient care. Monitors and reports Quality Initiatives to Hospital Administrator and Director of Nursing, as well as corporate staff.
• Coordinates patient care by directing treatment team meeting, performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, prioritizing care according to needs of the patient, including family and/or s/o, if acceptable.
• Provide patients treatment with the knowledge, consistency, skills and genuine concern, in a manner that promotes the patients' rights.
• Provide leadership and supervision by assisting Human Resources with hiring, orientation, disciplinary encounters and termination of personnel
• Promotes a good working environment by using effective communication skills, positive attitude toward all, and utilizing proper lines of authority. Communicates needs and issues beyond scope of practice to appropriate discipline.
• Utilizes resources available to maintain cost, assist with cost containment training of staff, assist with preparing an annual budget, if needed, coordinate a system to monitor ordering supplies and materials.
• Promotes an excellent working relationship between physicians, administration, and other department managers, promoting the program in a positive way. Reports pertinent patient care issues to Hospital Administration and Director of Nursing as well as corporate staff.
• Develop and coordinate with assistance of Medical Director, Social Worker and Community Educator a referral committee to plan and implement a feasible marketing and community education plan. Monitor referral bases, implementing assessment tools, and providing a plan for follow-up of all patients referred to the program in a timely manner.
• Willing performs other miscellaneous duties assigned

Minimum Level Qualifications

Education
:

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing with minimal Associate Degree or higher.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration
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Active/current Mississippi State Nursing License.

CPR

CPI

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years psychiatric experience, preferred.

Minimum of 2 years management experience, preferred

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holiday pay

Lackey Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.