Vice President, Behavioral Health Operations

Vice President, Behavioral Health Operations

Vice President of California and South regions Health Operations will lead and optimize our behavioral health services across California, Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas where CHE provides psychiatry and psychology providers to long term care facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, high-quality, and compliant delivery of care, driving operational excellence, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in multi-site healthcare operations, with specific expertise in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership : Develop and execute operational strategies that align with the company's overall mission and growth objectives for behavioral health services across all assigned states.

Operational Oversight : Provide comprehensive oversight of all operational aspects for multi-state behavioral health programs, including clinical services, administrative functions, facility management, and regulatory compliance.

Performance Management : Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational efficiency, quality of care, patient satisfaction, and financial performance. Implement corrective actions as needed to achieve targets.

Team Leadership & Development : Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of regional directors and operational leaders. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Budget & Financial Management : Manage operational budgets, analyze financial reports, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure fiscal responsibility across all locations.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance : Work alongside the Clinical and QA teams to ensure all operations adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, including licensing, CMS, and payer requirements.

Growth & Expansion Support : Support the integration of new programs, services, and locations.

Process Improvement : Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the patient experience.

Stakeholder Relations : Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical leadership, payers, regulatory bodies, and community partners.

Travel : Willingness and ability to travel regularly to various multi-state locations as required (approximately 25-35%).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required. Master's degree (MHA, MBA, or equivalent) preferred.

Minimum of 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-site behavioral health programs.

Proven ability to manage large budgets, analyze financial data, and drive financial performance.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams across diverse geographies.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organizational structures and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Full Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, Vision 401k with company match of 25% PTO / Holidays Salary $160,000-$180,000 / yr plus 20% annual bonus.