Director of Acute Behavioral Health (RN)

Are you a behavioral health professional passionate about leading teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and timely mental health crisis services to pediatrics, adolescents, and families in need?  Do you have experience with trauma informed therapeutic models, including working with acute mental health services? 

Children’s Nebraska is searching for a Director of Acute Behavioral Health (RN) to join the team.  

Learn more about this world class center by visiting our website:  Health and Wellness Center 

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most. 

With a population of more than 925,000, Omaha offers all the amenities of a big city with the warmth of the Midwest. The area is rich in arts and cultural activities and is home to a world-class zoo that appeals to children and adults alike. Greater Omaha has an outstanding educational system of public and private schools and is home to numerous universities and colleges. In addition to the many collegiate sports, Omaha hosts the Olympic Curling Trials and the College World Series. All of this, combined with a diverse economy with multiple Fortune 500 companies, makes for an extraordinary quality of life.

Relocation available to those who qualify!

A Brief Overview
Directs and implements the planning and program development for acute behavioral health services. Provides clinical and operational leadership for acute behavioral health services to ensure high quality care coordination and operational systems, in collaboration with the medical director of the department(s). Standardizes and delivers high quality of clinical care and outcomes and supports the development of the strategic plan. Works collaboratively with other behavioral health leaders, hospital, physician and nursing leaders to create a cohesive, quality driven behavioral health service line.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Nursing Required and
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, commits to working towards master’s within 1 year of hire Required

Experience Qualifications

• 7-9 years experience in nursing including 5 years in a leadership position Required

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of systems theory and ability to apply it to operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups in a wide variety of settings.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills, do strategic planning and project management.
• Ability to analyze operational systems and fiscal reports.
• Skills in negotiation and problem solving.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of Nebraska Upon Hire Required and
• CNML - Certified Nurse Manager and Leader Preferred and
• NE-BC - Nurse Executive Preferred and
• NEA-BC - Nurse Executive, Advanced Preferred

Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!

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