Diamond Healthcare Corporation
Director of Pharmacy (Behavioral Health)
Diamond Healthcare Corporation, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Director of Pharmacy
Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center – Midland, TX
Signet Health is recruiting for a Director of Pharmacy for a new, free‑standing psychiatric hospital located at the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, TX. The Director will oversee the Adult, Adolescent, Forensic, and Crisis units.
The Director provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for all pharmacy services within the inpatient psychiatric hospital. The role ensures safe, effective, and compliant medication use; advances psychopharmacology best practices; and aligns pharmacy operations with organizational goals, quality initiatives, and patient‑centered behavioral health care.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy
Establish the vision, strategic priorities, and operating plan for pharmacy services across the hospital.
Lead, mentor, and develop pharmacists, technicians, and support staff; promote a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.
>Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, nursing, medical staff, and quality teams on medication‑related issues. Chair and/or co‑lead the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, driving evidence‑based formulary decisions.
Operations & Medication Management
Oversee daily pharmacy operations including procurement, storage, compounding, distribution, and inventory management.
Design and manage systems supporting automated dispensing, medication ordering, verification, administration, and documentation.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures that ensure safe medication practices across all psychiatric units and programs.
Lead medication reconciliation processes across admission, transfer, and discharge.
Clinical & Behavioral Health Focus
Implement and monitor evidence‑based protocols for psychotropic and adjunctive medications, including high‑risk agents.
Provide consultation on complex psychopharmacology, dosing, medication interactions, and side‑effect management.
Oversee medication utilization evaluations (MUEs) and ensure appropriate prescribing aligned with clinical standards and payer requirements.
Support specialized needs such as clozapine REMS, long‑acting injectables, rapid tranquilization protocols, and substance‑use comorbidities.
Quality, Safety & Risk Reduction
Lead the medication‑management components of hospital quality, patient safety, and performance‑improvement programs.
Proactively identify risks, prevent adverse drug events, and analyze medication‑related incidents through RCA participation and follow‑up.
Monitor key metrics (errors, near misses, diversion trends, cost, adherence to policy) and drive improvement initiatives.
Ensure readiness for all regulatory and accreditation surveys.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations including DEA, FDA, Texas pharmacy statutes, and behavioral‑health requirements.
Maintain adherence to CMS and DNV medication‑management standards.
Oversee controlled substance management and diversion‑prevention programs.
Ensure USP // compliance as applicable.
Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Care
Partner with psychiatry, nursing, social services, case management, and therapy disciplines to integrate pharmacy services into care planning.
Participate in treatment team meetings, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
Support education initiatives for clinicians and staff on psychotropic medication safety, monitoring, and best practices.
Technology, Data & Stewardship
Optimize EHR and pharmacy technology to support clinical decision‑making and safety.
Monitor and manage drug shortages, cost stewardship, and contracting strategies while prioritizing patient outcomes.
Leverage data analytics to drive performance improvement and report outcomes to leadership and committees.
Requirements/Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Current, unrestricted Texas pharmacist license.
Minimum 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience with progressive leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated expertise in psychopharmacology and psychiatric medication safety.
Proven experience with regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and DEA oversight.
Strong leadership, communication, and team‑building skills.
Preferred
Completion of ASHP‑accredited PGY1 residency; PGY2 in Psychiatry strongly preferred (or equivalent experience).
Board Certification in Psychiatric Pharmacy (BCPP).
Experience in a freestanding behavioral health or inpatient psychiatric hospital.
Familiarity with automated dispensing systems, EHR optimization, and medication‑use analytics.
Core Competencies
Patient safety and high‑reliability leadership
Strategic planning and change management
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Data‑driven decision making
Ethical stewardship and diversion control
Education, coaching, and talent development
Work Environment & Expectations
Full‑time, exempt leadership role with responsibility for 24/7 operations.
Participation in committees and organizational initiatives as assigned.
Commitment to mission‑driven, recovery‑oriented behavioral health care.
Hospital/Program Description Living in Midland, TX adds to the appeal, offering a high quality of life with affordable housing, short commutes, excellent schools, and a welcoming community. Midland blends small‑city convenience with big‑opportunity energy, featuring a vibrant arts scene, outdoor recreation, and easy access to regional travel—making it an ideal place to grow both professionally and personally.
Working at Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center offers the rare opportunity to be part of a brand‑new, mission‑driven organization that is transforming access to behavioral health care across West Texas and southeastern New Mexico. Team members play a meaningful role in building programs, shaping culture, and directly impacting lives in a growing region with a strong sense of purpose and collaboration.
Transforming Lives. Restoring Hope.
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The Director provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for all pharmacy services within the inpatient psychiatric hospital. The role ensures safe, effective, and compliant medication use; advances psychopharmacology best practices; and aligns pharmacy operations with organizational goals, quality initiatives, and patient‑centered behavioral health care.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy
Establish the vision, strategic priorities, and operating plan for pharmacy services across the hospital.
Lead, mentor, and develop pharmacists, technicians, and support staff; promote a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.
>Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, nursing, medical staff, and quality teams on medication‑related issues. Chair and/or co‑lead the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, driving evidence‑based formulary decisions.
Operations & Medication Management
Oversee daily pharmacy operations including procurement, storage, compounding, distribution, and inventory management.
Design and manage systems supporting automated dispensing, medication ordering, verification, administration, and documentation.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures that ensure safe medication practices across all psychiatric units and programs.
Lead medication reconciliation processes across admission, transfer, and discharge.
Clinical & Behavioral Health Focus
Implement and monitor evidence‑based protocols for psychotropic and adjunctive medications, including high‑risk agents.
Provide consultation on complex psychopharmacology, dosing, medication interactions, and side‑effect management.
Oversee medication utilization evaluations (MUEs) and ensure appropriate prescribing aligned with clinical standards and payer requirements.
Support specialized needs such as clozapine REMS, long‑acting injectables, rapid tranquilization protocols, and substance‑use comorbidities.
Quality, Safety & Risk Reduction
Lead the medication‑management components of hospital quality, patient safety, and performance‑improvement programs.
Proactively identify risks, prevent adverse drug events, and analyze medication‑related incidents through RCA participation and follow‑up.
Monitor key metrics (errors, near misses, diversion trends, cost, adherence to policy) and drive improvement initiatives.
Ensure readiness for all regulatory and accreditation surveys.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations including DEA, FDA, Texas pharmacy statutes, and behavioral‑health requirements.
Maintain adherence to CMS and DNV medication‑management standards.
Oversee controlled substance management and diversion‑prevention programs.
Ensure USP // compliance as applicable.
Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Care
Partner with psychiatry, nursing, social services, case management, and therapy disciplines to integrate pharmacy services into care planning.
Participate in treatment team meetings, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
Support education initiatives for clinicians and staff on psychotropic medication safety, monitoring, and best practices.
Technology, Data & Stewardship
Optimize EHR and pharmacy technology to support clinical decision‑making and safety.
Monitor and manage drug shortages, cost stewardship, and contracting strategies while prioritizing patient outcomes.
Leverage data analytics to drive performance improvement and report outcomes to leadership and committees.
Requirements/Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Current, unrestricted Texas pharmacist license.
Minimum 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience with progressive leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated expertise in psychopharmacology and psychiatric medication safety.
Proven experience with regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and DEA oversight.
Strong leadership, communication, and team‑building skills.
Preferred
Completion of ASHP‑accredited PGY1 residency; PGY2 in Psychiatry strongly preferred (or equivalent experience).
Board Certification in Psychiatric Pharmacy (BCPP).
Experience in a freestanding behavioral health or inpatient psychiatric hospital.
Familiarity with automated dispensing systems, EHR optimization, and medication‑use analytics.
Core Competencies
Patient safety and high‑reliability leadership
Strategic planning and change management
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Data‑driven decision making
Ethical stewardship and diversion control
Education, coaching, and talent development
Work Environment & Expectations
Full‑time, exempt leadership role with responsibility for 24/7 operations.
Participation in committees and organizational initiatives as assigned.
Commitment to mission‑driven, recovery‑oriented behavioral health care.
Hospital/Program Description Living in Midland, TX adds to the appeal, offering a high quality of life with affordable housing, short commutes, excellent schools, and a welcoming community. Midland blends small‑city convenience with big‑opportunity energy, featuring a vibrant arts scene, outdoor recreation, and easy access to regional travel—making it an ideal place to grow both professionally and personally.
Working at Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center offers the rare opportunity to be part of a brand‑new, mission‑driven organization that is transforming access to behavioral health care across West Texas and southeastern New Mexico. Team members play a meaningful role in building programs, shaping culture, and directly impacting lives in a growing region with a strong sense of purpose and collaboration.
Transforming Lives. Restoring Hope.
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