Program Director – Senior Behavioral Health
Join Our Team at Girard Medical Center
Girard Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Director to lead our Senior Behavioral Health Program. This leadership position is responsible for the overall coordination, administration, and management of psychiatric services while ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, program growth, efficient operations, and compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
If you are a compassionate leader with a passion for behavioral health and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply.
Position Details
- Position: Full-Time, Exempt
- Schedule: Day Shift, 40 hours per week
- On-Call: Participates in an on-call rotation
- Location: Girard Medical Center, Girard, Kansas
Education
- Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field is required.
Preferred Experience
- Minimum of three years of administrative, clinical, or healthcare management experience.
- Experience in inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health settings is strongly preferred.
- Marketing experience is helpful.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A compassionate and caring demeanor
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- The ability to build positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- A commitment to providing exceptional behavioral healthcare services
Why Join Girard Medical Center?
At Girard Medical Center, we are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while fostering a supportive environment for our employees. As Program Director, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and help lead a dedicated team focused on improving behavioral health outcomes in our community.
About Our Senior Behavioral Health Program
Girard Medical Center's Senior Behavioral Health Program provides compassionate, specialized inpatient psychiatric care for older adults experiencing emotional or behavioral health challenges that interfere with their daily lives. Our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to helping patients regain stability, improve their quality of life, and return to the highest level of independence possible.
The program serves adults, typically age 55 and older, who may be experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, behavioral changes related to dementia, or other mental health concerns that require short-term inpatient treatment. Patients receive individualized care through a combination of psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual and group therapy, family involvement, and discharge planning tailored to their unique needs.
Our Senior Behavioral Health team works collaboratively with patients, families, primary care providers, and community resources to ensure a safe, supportive, and healing environment where each individual is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Please send resumes and cover letters to:
Greg Sullivan, HR Director
Girard Medical Center
302 N. Hospital Drive
Girard, KS 66743
Phone: 620-724-8291, Ext. 220
gsullivan@girardmedicalcenter.com