Director of the Specialized Needs Unit (SNU)

The Director works in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer and the Director of Clinical Services to direct the behavioral treatment of patients by creating and directing the implementation of all Behavior Plans, supporting and supervising all special needs unit staff, leading the behavioral team, overseeing the behavioral data collection and management system, and supervising the behavior analyst.

The Director ensures the special needs program operates efficiently in the use of resources (i.e. staffing and materials) while providing optimal care for program patients.  The director ensures the program curriculum best meets the patients' behavioral and skills-based needs.  This individual works closely with families, schools, and community agencies in assuring the greatest potential for behavioral success of patients when transitioning back to the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the creation, revision and...