Acute Treatment Unit Program Director - PAS II-Unit Administrator

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Title: Acute Treatment Unit Program Director - PAS II-Unit Administrator State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $87,859/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience Pay Band: 5: Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop: Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties: To direct and develop the clinical and administrative operations of Acute Admissions Services according to certification/accreditation guidelines. All services are provided according to the needs and preferences of adult individuals, taking into account age and diagnoses-specific issues. This position is also responsible for coordinating the performance improvement services of the unit. This successful candidate will need comprehensive knowledge of the clinical, administrative and accreditation/licensing requirements for inpatient mental health programs for the seriously and acutely mentally ill adult and geriatric populations. Knowledge of the principles and practices of mental health assessment, psychiatric rehabilitation and treatment of individuals with serious mental illness. Demo...