Director of Behavioral Health Rehab Services

Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive Compensation – Salary and benefits package designed to reward your expertise, leadership, and contributions. Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options to support you and your family. Future Security – 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability. Generous Paid Time Off – Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support work-life balance and personal well-being. Career Growth Opportunities – Professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across our organization. Recognition & Reward Programs – We celebrate employee achievements and contributions to our success. Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks – Access to special savings and benefits designed for our team members.

Director of Behavioral Health Rehab Services Location: Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Schedule: Day Shift Hours Job Summary The Director, Behavioral Health Rehab Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for behavioral health rehabilitation programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, compliance with regulatory standards, and financial sustainability. This role is responsible for program development, staff management, patient outcomes, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize behavioral health rehabilitation services. The Director works closely with hospital leadership, clinical teams, and community stakeholders to advance the mission of providing effective mental health and substance use disorder rehabilitation services. Essential Functions Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based behavioral health rehabilitation programs that address mental health and substance use disorders. Ensures therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation activities are individualized, goal-oriented, and integrated into each patient’s plan of care. Coordinates interdisciplinary collaboration among therapy, nursing, medical, and case management staff to support seamless treatment and discharge planning. Monitors patient progress and program outcomes to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with regulatory standards. Oversees documentation practices and treatment records to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with hospital and accreditation requirements. Partners with community agencies and outpatient providers to support continuity of care and effective transitions after discharge. Supports facility readiness for surveys, audits, and accreditation reviews related to rehabilitation services. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards. Leadership Responsibilities Supervision and Staff Management Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff. Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues. Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development. Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning. Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services. Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency. Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards. Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable. Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy,