Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
The NM Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) campus consists of 1.4M square feet of various buildings on 300+ acres. The facility has 5 programs consisting of Specialty Hospital, Long Term Care, and Residential Care. Incumbent will provide leadership and management and will have responsibility for ensuring the success of the overall operations of the facility and campus. The incumbent will work directly with the Executive Director to ensure that all areas of operations are providing a safe environment for patients and employees, with in applicable codes, and following all licensing and accreditation requirements. The position also provides compensation for being on call and may be eligible for housing on site.
How does it get done?
Incumbent is responsible for managing all aspects of operations and budgets for the facility and, specifically including but not limited to capital projects, dietary, housekeeping, medical records, maintenance, staff development, security, and human resources. The position directly supervises assigned staff and indirectly all staff at the NMBHI.
Who are the customers?
Incumbent is responsible for managing and directly supervising assigned staff and indirectly all staff at the NMBHI including contractors. Will be responsible for all communication, public relations, lobbying for funds/capital projects, board meetings, reporting requirements as defined through directives from DOH Senior Management and Facilities Management.
Ideal Candidate
Incumbent is responsible for managing and directly supervising assigned staff and indirectly all staff at the NMBHI including contractors. Will be responsible for all communication, public relations, lobbying for funds/capital projects, board meetings, reporting requirements as defined through directives from DOH Senior Management and Facilities Management.
Minimum Qualification
Associate degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, Finance, or a related field and seven (7) years of experience with a public assistance program, medical, healthcare, educational, or state facility working with policies and procedures, conducting analysis/research, providing or requesting information from the general public, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management, behavioral health, and/or health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Working Conditions
This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual /Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/ E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Department is Administration. Work hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with on-call requirements.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Timothy Shields,
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
