Senior Director, Acute Mental and Behavioral Health

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

8d•$213,226 - $319,840

About The Position

The Senior Director provides 24/7 strategic and operational leadership for Seattle Children's Mental Health Programs, overseeing the inpatient psychiatric unit, crisis stabilization, consult liaison services, behavior support, and the Emergency Department. The role ensures clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability in alignment with the organization’s mission. The Senior Director leads the development and implementation of strategic initiatives covering operations, patient flow, facilities, capital and operating budgets, new service lines or programs, and staffing. The role directs and manages contracted services to meet patient and organizational needs; develops and manages a strategic plan responsive to anticipated trends, treatment changes, economics, and patient needs; and builds interdisciplinary relationships and committees while managing special projects that contribute to program development.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work or an equivalent field such as LMHC or LMFT. A master's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field may be substituted if the candidate also has a bachelor's degree in Nursing. Candidates currently enrolled in a master's program may be considered, provided they complete it within three years in the position and maintain solid performance.
Minimum five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current Washington state LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC credential required within 90 days of hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; current PEARS or PALS certification is accepted in lieu of BLS.
Safety Care certification, through internal training, required within three months of hire and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Five years of management experience in a health care setting.
Advanced organizational, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 strategic and operational leadership for Seattle Children's Mental Health Programs.
Oversee the inpatient psychiatric unit, crisis stabilization, consult liaison services, behavior support, and the Emergency Department.
Ensure clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability in alignment with the organization’s mission.
Develop and implement strategic initiatives for operations, patient flow, facilities, capital and operating budgets, new service lines or programs, and staffing.
Direct and manage contracted services to meet patient and organizational needs.
Develop and manage a strategic plan responsive to anticipated trends, treatment changes, economics, and patient needs.
Develop and sustain interdisciplinary relationships and committees.
Manage special projects that contribute to program development.