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Seeking a Director of Behavioral Health to provide strategic and operational leadership for a behavioral health service line that includes a 26-bed adult inpatient behavioral health unit, a 12-bed EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment & Healing) unit, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, this leader will oversee approximately 30 FTEs and partner closely with Psychiatry, Emergency Department leadership, nursing leadership, behavioral health managers and supervisors, executive leadership, and community behavioral health partners. Responsibilities include service line planning, operational and budget management, staffing oversight, policy development and implementation, regulatory compliance, and direction of clinical programs.
Qualified candidates will possess a master's degree or current enrollment in a master's degree program and 5 to 7 years of healthcare operations management experience within a health system. Registered Nurse candidates are preferred; however, individuals with backgrounds in LCSW, LPC, Psychology, Behavioral Health, or Healthcare Administration will also be considered. The successful candidate will have the ability to build consensus among physician and clinical stakeholders, strengthen physician engagement, lead organizational change, standardize clinical operations, and support an established leadership team.
This role requires a leader who can improve coordination across inpatient, emergency, and outpatient behavioral health services while advancing operational efficiency and clinical consistency. Key priorities include supporting the continued development of the EmPATH program, strengthening physician partnerships, reducing avoidable inpatient admissions through expanded outpatient services, and positioning the behavioral health service line for future growth. The position operates within an office and patient care environment and requires adherence to Joint Commission, OSHA, safety, and regulatory standards.