<p>Doctors Medical Center of Modesto is recruiting a full-time Director of Behavioral Health (Director of Patient Care Services) to lead inpatient psychiatric services at a 67-bed behavioral health unit embedded within a 394-bed regional acute care hospital in Modesto, California. Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer and the Behavioral Health Center Administrator, this is a 24/7 accountable leadership role with broad authority over staffing, fiscal management, quality, and clinical operations across inpatient psychiatry and intake. The facility is the largest full-service hospital between Stockton and Fresno, making this a high-visibility leadership platform in one of California's most active regional health systems.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, day-shift employment with a comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Leads a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric unit within a 394-bed general acute care hospital — the largest full-service facility between Stockton and Fresno and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area</li> <li>24-hour accountability for all inpatient behavioral health departments and intake operations</li> <li>Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, monitoring, and evaluating patient care delivered by a designated psychiatric nursing and clinical team</li> <li>Full authority over staffing decisions, leadership development, fiscal guidelines, and interdepartmental relationships</li> <li>Collaborative reporting structure to both the Chief Nursing Officer and the Behavioral Health Center Administrator</li> <li>Operates within a comprehensive service-line hospital offering cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women's and children's services, oncology, and critical/intensive care — supporting strong interdisciplinary consultation</li> <li>Active quality and efficiency improvement mandate with a focus on fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for physicians, staff, and patients</li> <li>Part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, providing institutional infrastructure and regional referral depth</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent with a focus in psychiatric or mental health nursing from an NLN-accredited program; equivalent education and experience in the care of the mentally ill considered</li> <li>Minimum five years of nursing management experience, specifically within psychiatric nursing</li> <li>Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California, or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in staffing management, fiscal oversight, and clinical quality leadership within a behavioral health setting</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Modesto sits in the heart of California's Central Valley, offering a cost of living well below the Bay Area while remaining within roughly 90 minutes of San Francisco, Sacramento, and the Sierra Nevada foothills. The region features a strong agricultural heritage, a growing arts and dining scene, and easy access to Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, and the wine country of the Stanislaus and Tuolumne river corridors. Families benefit from a range of public and private school options, and the area's warm climate and outdoor amenities make it a practical and appealing base for healthcare professionals seeking California lifestyle without Bay Area costs.</p>