Clinical Manager - Adolescent Behavioral Health

Clinical Manager – Adolescent Behavioral Health

Newport Hospital

Newport, Rhode Island

Lifespan is Rhode Island’s largest health system and private employer dedicated to improving the health of all people within our communities. We are seeking a Clinical Manager for Adolescent Behavioral Health at Newport Hospital in Newport, RI. Using your clinical expertise in behavioral health and excellent interpersonal skills, you will ensure the department’s overall quality of service and supervise team members.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities and operations of the department and patient care
• Demonstrate clinical expertise with knowledge of the different needs of patients presenting with behavioral health concerns
• Partner with the patient and family in evaluating outcomes and provide appropriate education regarding all aspects of care
• Ensure adequate staffing levels, appropriately trained staff and the most efficient use of resources
• Recruit and hire new staff, oversee orientation and participate in the performance management process
• Foster effective team dynamics and participate in professional development through preceptor/mentor activities
• Cover as Nurse Supervisor on evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, as needed
• Maintain compliance with ANCC Magnet designation requirements and participate in credentialling process

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required; master’s preferred
• Nursing management experience preferred
• Certification in Nursing Administration or specialty with 18 months of hire
• RN license in the state of Rhode Island
• 3+ years of clinical experience in adolescent emergency or behavioral health setting preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certification; PALS within 6 months
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI) required within 3 months

Working at Lifespan

At Lifespan, we utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to medicine and provide the right blend of autonomy and collaboration. If you share our passion for providing the very best care in a supportive professional setting, join one of the nation’s Top 100 health systems. Lifespan is committed to clinical excellence and devoted to our mission of delivering health with care.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.