Executive Director of Behavioral Health

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL
•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing clinical excellence, strategy development, and operational deployment of the assigned service line across the region. The role leads strategic planning and visioning for expansion of care, including new or changing programs and services, drives innovation through technology and information systems, and elevates clinical performance and stewardship. It engages with medical staff leaders to create and implement physician models that position the organization as a leader and destination site for patients and physicians. The position oversees strategic planning and performance, including future business models, physician strategy and recruitment, and evaluation of existing services and implementation of new projects with defined milestones and metrics. It oversees development and implementation of programs and services, identifies growth opportunities with stakeholders, and monitors performance using data and metrics to drive continuous improvement. The role provides leadership to service line staff, manages program finances, represents the service line in organizational meetings and committees, and leads clinical initiatives and operational deployment to improve patient care, outcomes, performance, and efficiency. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, health administration, or a related area.
  • At least 3 years of leadership experience.
  • At least 5 years of healthcare experience.
  • Knowledge of healthcare and current and future healthcare trends.
  • Advanced knowledge within the assigned service, including intervention and treatment options.
  • Conflict management and decisiveness; team-centered leadership; listening and negotiation; political astuteness; flexible thinking; presentation skills; results orientation and strategic vision; budget and finance understanding; strong reasoning and communication skills; and physician relationship skills.
  • Ability to provide age-appropriate education and patient care and interact positively with patients, families, staff, physicians, and the community.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, team-centered leadership, and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient, physician, and department information without infractions.
  • Critical thinking, decision-making, and competing-priority management aptitude.
  • Leadership skills to interact appropriately with other departments regarding care management and illness adjustment issues.
  • Self-direction and organizational skills.
  • Effective decision-making with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

  • Master's degree in business, health administration, or a related area.
  • Data analysis skills.
  • Program development skills.
  • Case management skills.
  • Process/performance improvement skills.
  • Financial management experience.
  • Program administration or development experience.
  • Project management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee clinical excellence, strategy development, and operational deployment of the assigned service line across the region.
  • Lead strategic planning and visioning to expand domains of care, including new or changing programs and services.
  • Drive innovation through technology and information systems and elevate clinical performance and stewardship.
  • Engage medical staff leaders to create and implement physician models that position the organization as a leader and destination site for patients and physicians.
  • Oversee strategic planning, future business models, physician strategy and recruitment, and overall service line performance.
  • Evaluate existing services and implement new projects with defined milestones and metrics.
  • Develop and implement new programs and services, and identify growth and expansion opportunities with key stakeholders.
  • Monitor program performance using data and metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Provide leadership and direction to service line staff, fostering excellence and accountability.
  • Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Participate in organizational leadership meetings and committees to represent the service line and contribute to organizational strategy.
  • Develop strategic plans for service line programs aligned with organizational goals.
  • Lead clinical programs and initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.
  • Manage operational deployment of service line programs to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance from Day One
  • Dental insurance from Day One
  • Vision insurance from Day One
  • Life insurance from Day One
  • Disability insurance from Day One
  • Paid time off from Day One
  • 403-B retirement plan
  • Four weeks of 100% paid parental leave
  • Career development
  • Whole-person well-being resources
  • Mental health resources and support
  • Pet benefits
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