Sr Director of Medical & Nursing Services
$170,000–$200,000 year
On-siteDecatur, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Provide senior operational leadership across medical and nursing services, including psychiatric and primary care providers, patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory readiness. Oversee the Director of Nursing to ensure compliance with CCBHC standards while partnering with Medical Directors to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration. Develop clinical protocols, monitor quality metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to drive patient outcomes. Maintain an active, revenue-generating NP practice for approximately 15% of time while attending weekly Executive Team meetings. Manage workforce development, budget planning, and vendor relationships to support organizational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Illinois
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PCNP) certification
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive clinical experience
- Demonstrated leadership or management experience
- Experience in behavioral health, community health, or similarly complex clinical environments
- Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health clinical practices and regulatory compliance
- Experience with quality improvement processes, patient safety standards, and clinical outcomes management
- Experience in budget management and strategic planning within healthcare organizations
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and data analytics tools relevant to clinical operations
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Proof of current auto insurance
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in crisis or emergency situations
- Ability to maintain current CPR Certification
- Travel required across Heritage program sites and community locations as needed
- Availability and responsiveness outside of standard hours as needed to support staff, clinical operations, and organizational priorities
Desired Qualifications
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Experience in behavioral health, community health, or similarly complex clinical environments
- Experience with quality improvement processes, patient safety standards, and clinical outcomes management
- Experience in budget management and strategic planning within healthcare organizations
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and data analytics tools relevant to clinical operations
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