Senior Vice President, Behavioral Health (Child Adolescent Psychiatrist)

Imagine Pediatrics

21h•Remote

About The Position

Imagine Pediatrics is a tech enabled, pediatrician led medical group reimagining care for children with special health care needs. We deliver 24/7 virtual first and in home medical, behavioral, and social care, working alongside families, providers, and health plans to break down barriers to quality care. We do not replace existing care teams; we enhance them, providing an extra layer of support with compassion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to children with medical complexity. The SVP of Behavioral Health is a senior clinical and operational leader responsible for building, scaling, and leading an integrated behavioral health strategy for pediatric populations with complex medical, behavioral, and social needs, many of whom are covered by Medicaid. This role requires a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with deep experience serving high acuity, underserved populations and operating in value‑based or risk bearing environments. The SVP partners closely with the Chief Medical Officer and executive leadership to design and operationalize care models that improve access, advance health equity, and drive measurable outcomes, including reductions in avoidable emergency department use, inpatient admissions, and total cost of care.

Requirements

MD or DO with board certification in Psychiatry and subspecialty certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Active, unrestricted medical license; multi‑state licensure strongly preferred
7 to 10+ years of clinical experience, including significant work with Medicaid or underserved pediatric populations
Demonstrated success building and scaling behavioral health programs
Experience with Medicaid structures, waivers, and quality metrics such as HEDIS
Expertise in integrated care models and telehealth
Proven leadership in high‑growth, matrixed organizations

Nice To Haves

Background in autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Define and execute the pediatric behavioral health strategy aligned with Medicaid and value‑based contracts
Build and scale integrated services across the full spectrum of behavioral health needs, including serious mental illness and neurodevelopmental disorders
Establish evidence‑based, trauma‑informed, and family‑centered care models for high‑risk pediatric populations
Lead clinical quality, safety, and outcomes measurement across all behavioral health services
Reduce disparities in access, engagement, and outcomes for underserved populations
Partner with operations, product, and analytics teams to design efficient, scalable, and compliant care delivery models
Align behavioral health services with utilization management strategies, including diversion from emergency and inpatient settings
Define, track, and manage performance metrics tied to value‑based contracts, including utilization, access, engagement, and cost of care
Serve as a clinical leader in payer partnerships, supporting program design, performance reviews, and quality alignment
Ensure compliance with Medicaid requirements and state‑specific behavioral health regulations
Assist in recruitment, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary behavioral health team using scalable models that extend psychiatric expertise
Collaborate with primary care, specialty care, care management, and community partners to ensure seamless integration
Support enterprise‑wide behavioral health education and capability building
Provide direct patient care at approximately 50 percent initially, decreasing as the service line scales