Interim Program Director (Lewisville)

Interim Program Director of Behavioral Health (PRN) - Nationwide Travel (75% or more) Horizon Health is seeking an Interim Program Director of Behavioral Health (PRN) to travel nationwide. This is an Interim (PRN) position until a full-time Program Director is hired, and hours of work and days are subject to the needs of the Program which operates on a 24 hour; seven days a week basis. Clinical Program Directors work in close contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is the possibility this position could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or behavioral issues as part of their daily duties. Responsibilities: Performs as liaison between Program, Hospital and Horizon; communicating information and needs appropriatelySupports Hospital and Horizon missions, goals and objectivesProvides leadership and direction in accordance with Hospital guidelinesProvides clinical supervision for Program nursing, counseling, patient support and administrative staffDevelops, in coordination with assigned VP, Clinical Practice, implements and updates all policies and procedures for the ProgramIn coordination with the Hospital, ensures the Program meets and maintains all federal, state, local and accrediting bodies regulations and standardsDevelops a 24-hour call process to handle emergency situationsDefines the philosophy, goals and objectives of the treatment program under the direction of hospital administration, Horizons clinical and operations staff, and in conjunction with the Medical DirectorWorks with divisional and national support staff to ensure that the client hospital realizes maximum value from Horizon servicesUnderstands client hospitals expectations of Horizon and works to meet these expectationsDirects departmental staff involved in multidisciplinary teams to address process improvements involving patients, employees, other customers or teams appropriatelyPromotes and develops positive, professional interaction with client hospital, senior management, peers and staff through effective written and verbal communication, listening and providing feedback in times of organizational changeCollaborates with medical and clinical staff in coordinating and managing the medical and psychosocial treatment plansParticipates in assessing and reassessing the program needs of the patientSupervises all patient care and sets guidelines for accurately reporting and recording of patient symptoms, reactions, and progressDevelops processes to audit and coordinate ongoing education to ensure all staff are trained on proper documentation of all aspects of the patients careEstablishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friendsMaintains patient privacy and confidentiality; and protects operations by keeping patient and program information confidentialProvides recommendations to the Hospital to ensure sufficient staff to provide for patient care needs in keeping with appropriate regulatory requirements and staffing planOperates within ethical standardsCommunicates and reviews Horizon and Hospital policies with staffAssures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standardsAs needed, and using approved methods, assists in safely placing patients in seclusion or restraints; observes suicide/seclusion precautions; including physical requirements for physical holds and safe transport of patients. Note: This does not apply if the Program Director is the Community Education Director.Maintains continuity by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to the Hospital, VPO and VP, Clinical PracticeProtects patients and employees by adhering to safety standardsCompletes all required staff competencies per program regulations in a timely mannerEnsures operations of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniquesProvides feedback to supervisor on ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.Ensures employee folders are complete and in compliance with Hospital, Horizon, state and Federal requirementsServes on assigned committees and attends all Program, Hospital, Horizon, provider and staff meetings as requiredRecruits, interviews, and selects qualified staff for the Program.Provides for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans and participation in training programsMonitors personnel performance on a continuous basisConducts regular performance evaluations for staffDevelops and submits annual Quality Improvement Plan; this plan is based on the identified clinical performance issues, internal clinical audit findings, recommendations from the VPCE and needs of the hospitalCounsels employees, and, as necessary, takes appropriate disciplinary action for infractions of standards and policiesCollaborates with the Medical Director in the maintenance of the program milieuLeads an aggressive referral development program that produces an appropriate census for the Program; adheres to productivity targetsManages Program budget development and monitoring as required by the hospital and HorizonDisplays good working knowledge of contractual relationship, understands the goals of the client hospital administration and works to meet these goalsImplements quality improvement goals and objectives on the Program in a timely fashionProvides feedback to client hospital on an ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.Prepares and disseminates written reports and completes required follow up on activities as defined by Horizon guidelines. Prepares and submits all operational tasks/documentation (census report, PIORS) as required by HorizonEnsures all marketing reports are completed in an accurate and informative fashion, and meets designated time constraintsEnsures Horizon Plus is used properlyTogether with Horizon divisional and support center staff, conducts formal marketing research, develops program design, and creates proposals for needed specialty programsCollects data to provide input and/or feedback to customers (i.e., teams, supervisors, co-workers, nursing agencies, hospital administration) to improve work quality and/or productivityFollows procedures of CQI +, if applicableOther duties as assigned Job Requirements: Graduate DegreeLicense / CertificationCPR certificationMinimum five years experience preferred with appropriate education Benefit Highlights:Competitive CompensationExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock planLong and Short-term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings AccountLife InsuranceCareer development opportunities within the companyTuition AssistanceRewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday! About Universal Health Services: One of the nations largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.EOE For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Executive Recruiter at

Created: 2025-09-24