Manager of Behavioral Health
Company: Humboldt Park Health
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: Establishes standards of nursing for the unit,
applying evidence-based standards and health care research. Plans,
organizes, and directs health services for an assigned unit and
insures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent
with standards and that quality care is provided to patients and
families. Communicates with all staff members and provides feedback
on a regular basis. Selects, mentors, motivates and directs
development and evaluation of staff. Establishes and tracks quality
improvement indicators and other information concerning services
and care to insure that resources are available to provide quality
services and on-time performance consistent with standards.
Participates, consults and collaborates in the development of long
range plans for unit. Interprets and communicates departmental
policies and procedures. Establishes areas of responsibility and
assignment. Develops or implements policies and procedures to
insure efficient and effective delivery of health services.
Receives, analyzes, and evaluates reports and other information and
coordinates quality improvement activities concerning the care of
patients, equipment, environmental health and safety conditions,
and other related services in improving the quality and utilization
of health care. Manages budget estimates and other information
concerning financial requirements. Approves or monitors
expenditures, purchases and other actions to insure compliance with
budget guidelines and effective delivery of services. Coordinates
and develops on-going activities to monitor nursing compliance with
standards and regulatory requirements. Works collaboratively with
other members of the interdisciplinary care team to provide
holistic care. Department Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborates with educators regarding staff development needs
Collaborates in projects or problem-solving with Pharmacy, Lab,
Case Management, Risk Management, Regulatory, Compliance, and
Quality departments. Other Responsibilities: Adheres to downtime
procedures. Adheres to established departmental policies,
procedures, and objectives. Performs both essential and
non-essential job functions in a safe manner as identified by
Humboldt Park Health. Demonstrates an understanding of and models
the mission and core values of Humboldt Park Health. Enhances
professional growth and development by accessing educational
programs, job related literature, in-service meetings, and
workshops/seminars. Checks hospital email daily. Performs other
related duties as assigned.
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