Program Director, Mental Behavioral Health Institute

Cincinnati Children's

12d•$103,293 - $134,493•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director leads project management, financial management, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and people planning for the Mental and Behavioral Health Institute at Cincinnati Children’s. The role provides overall direction and coordination for projects, manages departmental budgets and financial controls, oversees business processes and clinical revenue cycle activities, and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. The director coaches and develops personnel, supports succession planning, and maintains accurate payroll records. The position is based at the Burnet Campus, works a day shift, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The Mental and Behavioral Health Institute, launched in 2024, brings together the Divisions of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology. Its mission is to advance behavioral, developmental, and mental health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and community partnership. The institute includes more than 1,300 faculty, staff, allied health professionals, and trainees, and works across prevention, intervention, specialty care, crisis services, and intensive treatment to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families. The role has 10 or more direct or indirect reports, or sole responsibility for more than one site or line of business. Expected starting pay is $103,292.80–$134,492.80, based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay and benefits may apply, and annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
At least 7 years of work experience in a related job discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
May require a clinical license.
10 or more direct or indirect reports, or sole responsibility for more than one site or line of business.

Responsibilities

Lead the direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of projects in alignment with organizational strategy, commitments, and goals.
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, resource needs, budgets, plans, allocations, and timelines; manage day-to-day project operations and scope.
Direct project teams, ensure effective use of resources, monitor deliverables, and report progress to stakeholders.
Manage departmental financial functions, including annual and capital budgets, cash-management controls, financial controls and audits, accounts receivable, performance monitoring, and reporting.
Evaluate financial variances, identify causes, propose and implement solutions, establish and monitor productivity metrics, and ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and procedures.
Direct and monitor business processes and clinical revenue cycle activities to support effective operations.
Design and monitor patient-flow patterns to maximize clinical and staff efficiency; develop policies and procedures to improve utilization and operations.
Identify cost-improvement opportunities through process analysis and recommend operational changes.
Resolve issues, independently or with leadership, concerning staffing, facility, equipment, and fund utilization; interpret policies and ensure they conform to Medical Center guidelines.
Maintain understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards; evaluate compliance, identify best practices and deficiencies, recommend improvements, and participate in corrective action planning.
Keep compliance and readiness plans current, build interdisciplinary understanding of compliance matters, track relevant laws and standards, and ensure direct reports implement required changes by effective dates.
Coach and mentor personnel, clarify job requirements and goals, and provide training to achieve competency expectations.
Oversee succession planning for key roles and develop direct and indirect reporting staff.
Maintain accurate payroll records.