JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Director, Behavioral Health will be responsible for organizing, developing, and directing the overall strategy, planning, growth and operation of Behavioral Health Services. Working with clinical leaders to provide an excellent client experience while planning for strategic growth for the health center and promotion in the community. The Senior Director will report to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to ensure organizational goals are achieved with the highest degree of quality, service and provider engagement. The Senior Director, Behavioral Health will be able to hone in on their operation, marketing, and business development skills to demonstrate success for the behavioral health program’s sustainability, growth and development. Strong leadership in operations, marketing and business development is required for success.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership

• Create plans for achieving the department mission and vision
• Provide direction for programmatic development
• Oversee operations/administration of all Behavioral Health services
• Initiate, institute, and evaluate departmental goals in collaboration with the CMO and other leadership team members
• Direct the health center data reporting procedures for performance management requirements and fulfill regulatory and accrediting bodies' obligations
• Routinely reviews revenue cycle metrics to proactively identify and address issues affecting overall performance
• Delegate responsibilities to clinical leadership to support and carryout divisional plans and programs that meet quality metrics
• Manage an operational and fiscal budget to ensure a cost-effective service line while maintaining high-quality care
• Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Representing Chase Brexton’s Behavioral Health services to the larger community

Patient Focus

• Provide support in the delivery of care for Behavioral Health patients at Chase Brexton
• Proven ability to address the social determinants of health and barriers to healthcare access and engagement.
• Extensive experience working with marginalized populations who may have social, economic, and/or behavioral health issues

Communication

• Building relationships with community key partners

Resource, Staff, and Budget

• Accountable for Behavioral Health program implementation/expansion, financials, and deliverables
• Coordinates delivery of work from all parties involved
• Accountable for execution of projects and program success
• Routinely conducts program Reviews

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a changing environment
• Ability to think strategically and solve problems
• Proven financial analysis skills and ability to develop and interpret financial statements
• Must possess excellent organization, project and program management
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across various departments and with various stakeholders

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Required: college degree, MBA or MHA preferred
• Previous behavioral healthcare experience highly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience directing programs and staff, including budgets
• Preferred: post college training in health care, health education, health care administration