Program Director, Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Program Director – Behavioral Health Unit (Full-time)

North Alabama Shoals Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is a 198-bed general acute care facility that offers private rooms for all patients, a 24-hour emergency department, and a range of medical and oncology services. The Behavioral Health Unit provides specialized care for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

The Program Director oversees strategic planning, operations, and policy enforcement to deliver high-quality, cost-effective behavioral health services. Key responsibilities include managing budgeting, supervising staff, guiding short- and long-term program development, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.

• Manage all aspects of behavioral health unit operations, including staffing, care delivery, and facility maintenance.
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and marketing efforts to support program growth.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Act as a liaison between hospital leadership, divisional teams, and unit staff to maintain collaboration.
• Lead change initiatives, evaluate leadership performance, and promote a positive work environment.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Qualified by education and experience in the care of behavioral health patients.
• Licensed Master’s level clinician required.
• Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling preferred.
• Three years of leadership experience preferred.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.