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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Ignite Change. Transform Lives. Lead Our PHP Program.

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a significant impact on mental health services in Bismarck, ND? CHI St. Alexius Health is seeking an inspiring and driven **Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Manager** to lead our team and elevate care across multiple vital areas. This isn't just a management role; it's an opportunity to shape programs, empower staff, and directly contribute to the well-being of our community. **Plus, we're offering a** **$5,000** **sign-on bonus to welcome you to our mission-driven team!**

What You'll Do & Why It Matters:

You'll be a key architect in fulfilling CHI Health's mission and vision, spearheading the planning, development, and oversight of initiatives within our inpatient, emergency department, and skilled nursing facilities. Your influence will also extend to critical areas like case management, social work, quality improvement, and infection prevention. You'll serve as a powerful role model, embodying our ethical principles and inspiring a culture of positivity and excellence.

Your Leadership Impact:

+ **Build & Grow Teams:** You'll have the power to recruit, hire, onboard, train, and develop a high-performing team.

+ **Empower & Mentor:** Guide and elevate the technical and functional expertise of your team members, fostering their growth and success.

+ **Strategic Staffing:** Master the art of staffing, ensuring optimal coverage to meet patient and hospital needs, collaborating seamlessly across departments.

+ **Drive Performance:** Set clear goals, provide constructive feedback, celebrate wins, and address performance challenges with a focus on continuous improvement and our core commitments.

+ **Elevate Patient Experience:** Champion patient engagement, fuel program growth, and uphold the highest standards of quality and safety across diverse departments, navigating regulatory landscapes with expertise.

+ **Streamline Operations:** Optimize operating systems, standardize processes, and refine communication methods, ensuring seamless and efficient service delivery.

+ **Resource Stewardship:** Strategically manage financial resources through insightful budget planning, implementing practices that achieve objectives, and leveraging benchmark data for maximum impact.

+ **Ensure Excellence:** Be the guardian of compliance, ensuring our programs consistently meet or exceed Joint Commission, federal, state, and agency standards.

+ **Innovate Care:** Deliver exceptional, cost-effective services by intelligently managing programs, policies, and procedures, championing evidence-based clinical nursing practices.

+ **Collaborate for Success:** Forge strong partnerships with diverse disciplines, orchestrating a coordinated approach to delivering unparalleled patient care.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring (Qualifications):

Education:

+ **Bachelor’s Degree** with a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience, OR

+ A minimum of **5 years of leadership experience** in the discipline, OR

+ **Master’s Degree** (no prior experience required for Master's level candidates).

Licensure & Certifications:

+ **BLS certification** is required upon hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies include:

+ American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

+ American Safety and Health Institute: CPR/PRO (must specify “Professional Level-with AED”)

+ American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities for Success:

+ **Deep understanding** of ambulatory behavioral care principles and practices.

+ **Expert knowledge** of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and professional standards governing behavioral health services.

+ **Proven project management abilities** to drive initiatives from inception to completion.

+ **Exceptional communication skills** – articulate, persuasive, and able to inspire collaboration.

+ **Strategic planning acumen** to foresee challenges and chart effective courses of action.

+ **Skilled in change management** , guiding teams through transitions with confidence and clarity.

+ **High level of self-motivation** , a strong team orientation, and unwavering professionalism.

+ **A commitment to trust** and treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

Preferred Experience & Expertise:

+ **Five years of progressive work experience** , including at least two years in a leadership role within an inpatient or outpatient behavioral health environment.

+ **Comprehensive knowledge** of the full continuum of behavioral health services and administration.

+ **Advanced understanding** of all relevant behavioral health laws, regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.

Why Join Us?

Become a vital part of a team dedicated to compassionate care and innovation. At CHI St. Alexius Health, you'll have the authority and support to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and the professional development of your team. If you're ready to lead with purpose and impact, we encourage you to apply!

Where You'll Work

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Pay Range

$39.30 - $55.50 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.