Sheppard Pratt is searching for a Registered Nurse to serve in a non-supervisory role as Assistant Director for its Health Home program. The position will split time between Gaithersburg and Lanham, MD.

Sheppard Pratt's Behavioral Health Home supports clients who are receiving behavioral health services through various Sheppard Pratt programs and need additional physical healthcare support as part of their recovery journey. A more comprehensive description of Sheppard Pratt’s Behavioral Health Home, including the core services that it offers, can be found here.

What to expect.

In this role, you will treat the "whole person" by identifying gaps and barriers between behavioral and physical healthcare to develop prevention initiatives that ensure all care needs are met. 

Once assigned a patient, you'll ensure the implementation of their treatment plan in partnership with program leadership and staff, the individual, and their support system. You will be asked to:

• Monitor treatment plan goals.
• Coordinate access to medical providers and hospitals, including admission and discharge.
• Ensure patients complete all required assessments, screenings, and immunizations.  

In an effort to continually improve patient care, the Assistant Director will also:

• Keep abreast of current trends and developments in the field.
• Participate in the evaluation of program effectiveness and ensure continuous improvements in the quality of services.
• Assist in the occasional training of Health Home staff, specifically nurses.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and population-level care management.
• Develop and maintain partnership with external entities (hospitals, medical providers, and community organizations) that play a role in treatment plans.  

The Perfect Match

The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal skills, experience in care coordination or case management, and a genuine ability to build trust and meaningful connections with individuals experiencing mental illness. 

What you'll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer: 

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions 
• 403b retirement match 
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions 
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Generous mileage reimbursement program 

The pay range for this position is $87,035 minimum to $ 95,067 maximum.  Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• Must be a Registered Nurse in Maryland at time of application.
• Must have 1-3 years of nursing experience.
• Must have car insurance and access to a vehicle.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT? 

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives! 

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