Traveling RN Program Director

Psychiatric Medical Care

. Travel 90% with long-term assignments across rural parts of the country .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing intensive outpatient behavioral health services to older adults, with a strong focus on team leadership, conflict resolution, and financial accountability. Proficient in collaborating with high-level hospital executives and ensuring compliance with psychiatric care standards.

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Registered NurseBehavioral Healthcare ExperienceUtilization ManagementTeam LeadershipConflict Resolution

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Hard Skills

Intensive Outpatient Behavioral Health ServicesUtilization ManagementPatient Care CoordinationStaff Performance EvaluationCommunity Education

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingConsensus BuildingAdvocacyTeam BuildingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical RecordsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointWindows Environment

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse LicenseAssociate’s Degree or Higher in NursingState Certification Standards

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthPsychiatric Care StandardsSenior CareHospital AdministrationMultidisciplinary Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Travel 90% with long-term assignments across rural parts of the country
Ensure the intensive outpatient psychiatric program meets Psychiatric Medical Care’s standards on interim status
Lead a small multidisciplinary team comprising a psychiatric physician, therapist, and medical office coordinator
Evaluate staff performance
Recruit and screen new staff
Provide community education to create awareness of the program
Work closely with hospital CEOs, CFOs, CNOs, and high-level decision-makers
Resolve conflicts and solve problems effectively
Direct and coordinate staff activities to ensure quality patient care
Incorporate financial accountability into program activities
Provide intensive outpatient behavioral health services to older adults ages 65 and above

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree or higher in nursing
Registered Nurse; compact license preferred
Must meet any applicable state certification standards
Two to three years of experience with seniors, hospitals, or nursing facilities preferred
Proficiency using a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Electronic Medical Records
Experience communicating and working closely with Physicians
Understanding and experience in behavioral healthcare
Demonstrated skill in utilization management and review systems
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple disciplines
Demonstrated skill in problem-solving, consensus building, conflict resolution, advocacy, and team building
Ability to accomplish work objectives where few precedents or guidelines currently exist
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Comfortable and experienced working closely with hospital CEOs, CFOs, CNOs, and high-level decision-makers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid travel expenses
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision
Matching 401k
Furthering Education Assistance
Mon-Fri work schedule