Director of Health Services

Job Location:

Bethel, ME 04217

The Director of Health Services at Gould Academy leads and manages a team of health staff, including Nurses, a School Counselor, an Athletic Trainer, and a Student Health Services Coordinator. The Director oversees the smooth operation of Health Services, ensures that the delivery of care meets high standards, supports summer camp coverage, and acts as a liaison to the wider school community.

Additionally, the Director serves as a Professional School Nurse, providing direct care as well as being part of the evening and weekend on-call rotations.

The Director promotes a strong student-centered approach that exemplifies a respectful, inclusive, and dynamic environment. This involves fostering resilience, respect, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging.

Pay Range Full-Time 12-month: $75,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience and campus housing.

• Team Building and Culture Shaping Mindset
• Ethical and Responsible Decision Making
• Effective and Culturally Responsive Communication
• Collaborative Framework for Innovation and Results

Does this position supervise other employees:
Yes, the Student Health Services Coordinator, Professional Nurses, School Counselor, and Athletic Trainer.

• All Gould Employees and Affiliates.
• Serves as the contact person for independent and contracted providers.
• Works closely with faculty and staff members who work directly with students.
• Works closely with parents to support student health needs.

• Develop, maintain, and revise school health policies in conjunction with the Assistant Head of School.
• Establish and continually evaluate procedures and standing orders for the Health Services department.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Student Health Services at Gould Academy.
• Manage the Health Services budget.

• Safely implement the school medication policy and procedure, including oversight for medication administration by Nurses as well as Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
• Maintain a relationship with a partner pharmacy to provide safe medication packaging and administration for students. Track refill needs and coordinate prescription medication being packed out for on- and off-campus use.
• Prepare necessary health records, first aid kits, and medications for off-campus trips and activities.
• Track student immunization status and TB screening for compliance with State of Maine and Gould Academy requirements. Serve as the point person for the ImPACT compliance portal.
• Responsible for coordinating the delivery and receipt of required student health forms from guardians and medical providers. This includes ensuring compliance for up-to-date physicals, medication order forms, medical action plans, and other school forms.
• Oversees and troubleshoots the EMR for all health staff use.

• Take a leadership role in crisis situations involving a student's health and well-being. This includes mental health, accidents and injuries, acute illnesses, substance use/abuse, etc.
• Serve as a member of Gould’s Crisis Management Team and Safety Committee.

• Ensure scheduling of regular staff meetings with appropriate individual staff follow-up as needed.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to the Health Services team, ensuring that a high standard of care is maintained by all staff while also being aligned with Gould’s mission and values.
• Create and implement a monthly nursing coverage schedule.
• Participate or delegate attendance in Student Support and Community and Residential Life meetings.

• Plan and coordinate annual flu clinic…