Job Details

Director of Behavioral Healthcare

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Type: Onsite

About Warbird Healthcare Advisors

Warbird Healthcare Advisors is a leading healthcare consulting firm specializing in strategic advisory services, operational improvement, and executive leadership solutions. We partner with hospitals and health systems nationwide to drive financial stability, operational efficiency, and leadership excellence.

Position Overview

On behalf of one of our valued clients, a $127M NPR health system in the Midwest, Warbird is seeking a full-time Director of Behavioral Healthcare. The system includes a 114-bed hospital, twelve clinics and a hospice care facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operational management of the health system's outpatient behavioral health programs which include Medication Services, Psychotherapy Services, Crisis Office, Healthcare Home, and Case Management Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and promote behavioral healthcare for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the organization and the community.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Responsible for overall fiscal management of departments, including budgets and monthly monitoring of financial activity.
• Adhere to departmental and organizational customer service standards.
• Participate as a member of various ad-hoc committees and the quality team.
• Responsible for CARF, the state's department of mental health, and Joint Commission accreditation activity.
• Coordinate building activities with Facilities Director and Clinic Directors.
• Coordinate telemedicine activity.
• Ensure strong provider relations with doctors, mid-levels, social workers, and case management teams, including establishing contracts, provider retention, and monitoring productivity.
• Manage and resolve issues with patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Review and analyze patient feedback and develop coworker training and response.
• Management of coworker goals, performance, engagement & retention, communication, and productivity.
• Site Administrator for National Health Service Corps federal education reimbursement program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration or relevant major.
• Behavioral health experience that includes at least 3 years of leadership experience as a Senior Director or Vice President.
• Preferred: Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant behavioral health experience, including at least 3 years of leadership experience as a Senior Director or Vice President.

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Warbird Healthcare Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful recruitment process. We are recruiting on behalf of our client, and both Warbird and the client prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other legally protected characteristics.