National Director of Behavioral Health Services

Devereux•Villanova, PA

17h

About The Position

Devereux is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking National Director of Behavioral Health Services to strengthen the delivery of behavioral health services across its national organization. Reporting to the SVP, Chief Medical & Clinical Officer, this executive leadership role partners with Center leaders nationwide to advance evidence-based practices, support clinical excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve outcomes for individuals and families. As a member of the National Leadership Team, the Director helps guide behavioral health services, support strategic growth, and promote innovative approaches to quality, safety, and service delivery across multiple programs and service lines. The role provides clinical consultation to Center leaders, develops systems that support quality and compliance, and helps maintain consistency during expansions, mergers, and acquisitions. The Director collaborates with quality, information resources, and operational leaders on population health initiatives and technology solutions; supports clinical training and workforce development; and represents Devereux in presentations, research, publications, industry events, and partnerships. The position also promotes employee resiliency and a positive culture grounded in servant leadership. Devereux is a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization founded in 1912. It operates clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs serving more than 10,000 people and their families each year, with nearly 6,500 employees. Its services address autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education, and foster care. Devereux describes its culture as mission-driven, people-first, inclusive, and rooted in servant leadership.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Professional Psychology, Doctor of Medicine with Board Eligibility/Certification in Psychiatry, or Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work.
At least five years of senior leadership experience for Clinical Social Work professionals, or at least three years for doctoral-level clinicians.
Extensive clinical, operational, and administrative leadership experience in interdisciplinary treatment settings.
Demonstrated success leading organizational initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and system-wide change.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic leadership skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Drug screening is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing behavioral health, residential treatment, and community-based programs.
Experience with Power BI.

Responsibilities

Partner with Centers across the organization to support implementation of evidence-based practices and maintain program model fidelity.
Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Center leadership teams.
Develop systems and tools that strengthen quality, safety, compliance, and service delivery.
Identify opportunities to enhance existing services and support strategic growth initiatives.
Lead efforts to maintain consistency and quality during program expansions, mergers, and acquisitions.
Collaborate with Quality Improvement, Information Resources, and operational leaders to advance population health initiatives and technology solutions.
Support development of clinical training programs and workforce development initiatives.
Promote employee resiliency and a positive workplace culture grounded in servant leadership.
Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Represent Devereux through professional presentations, industry events, research initiatives, and publications.
Provide consultation on complex clinical and programmatic matters across the organization.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and an executive-level leadership opportunity with national influence.
Student loan repayment assistance through the ASCEND Career Accelerator Program.
Tuition support, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
Professional coaching and career development opportunities.
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Medical coverage includes telemedicine, prescription drugs, preventative care, and mental health services.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and contribution.
Employee Assistance Program and work-life balance support.
Generous time off, accruing from the first day.
Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.