RN Director Behavioral Health Services

Posted Jul 30, 2026

Where You’ll Work

CHI Williston Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. In our Critical Access Hospital, you will be exposed to the emergency department, acute care (Med/Surg), swing bed, surgery, outpatient treatment, and so much more! 

CHI Williston Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RN Director of Behavioral Health Services at CHI Williston Health, you will help children and adolescents receive comprehensive and compassionate behavioral healthcare so they can achieve improved mental well-being and thrive in their communities.

 

Every day you will oversee the overall operation of our Child Adolescent Behavioral Health Services (BHS) department, ensuring the highest standards of care. You will be expected to strategically lead and evaluate the economics and regulatory compliance of all behavioral health services. You will focus on the growth and development of your team, and work collaboratively to integrate behavioral health services seamlessly into hospital-wide functioning.

 

To be successful in this role, you must possess a deep understanding of community mental health services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and recovery philosophies, along with a proven track record of fiscal management and successful strategic planning in a behavioral health setting.

  • Direct daily operations of the BHS program, including patient bed coordination and proactive resource management.
  • Develop and implement a robust departmental infrastructure that promotes effective communication, teamwork, and utilizes information technology for streamlined service delivery.
  • Strategically manage all planning activities to ensure the ongoing effectiveness, growth, and stability of behavioral health services and programs.
  • Ensure continuous regulatory compliance with all Federal, State, and Certification requirements, including Joint Commission standards.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Registered Nurse: North Dakota (RN:ND)
  • Bachelors Degree in related discipline
  • Five (5) years behavioral health operations experience with at least one (1) year in an inpatient setting.

Preferred

  • Masters Degree
  • Two (2) years supervisory experience

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