Vice President, Co-Occurring Continuum Services

WELLSPACE HEALTH•Sacramento, CA

9d•$179,100 - $268,650•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Co-Occurring Continuum Services provides high-level senior leadership and strategic direction to assigned functional areas of Healthcare Delivery within the organization, ensuring alignment with WellSpace Health’s mission. This includes care stream LIAs (Leadership, Innovation & Accountability) director teams and Centers. This role oversees operational effectiveness, compliance, and team development while advancing health equity and organizational excellence. The employee must hold professional licensure as a mental health clinician and provides clinical leadership for behavioral health licensed independent providers (LIP) and other licensed or certified professionals (OLCPs) under the auspices of the Chief Health Officer.

Requirements

Currently licensed in State of California as a behavioral health clinician (MD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, etc)
Current Drug Enforcement Administration Registration, if applicable.
Must have a minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in behavioral health practice.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, preferably within healthcare, behavioral healthcare, or nonprofit healthcare organization.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and managerial skills.
Demonstrated ability using computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Proficiency in EHR systems, data analytics, and performance dashboards.
Demonstrated commitment to the provision of care services for the underserved and sensitivity working with a variety of people from low-income populations, with diverse educational, lifestyle, ethnic, and cultural origins; disabled, homeless, substance users, HIV (AIDS) infected, and/or physiologically impaired.
Established understanding of FQHC regulations, CCBHC regulations, HRSA standards, SAMHSA standards, HIPAA, OSHA, HEDIS/UDS metrics, The Joint Commission, FTCA risk management and California Title 22 requirements and continuous readiness systems, and ability to continue to learn and apply learning.
Commitment to HIPAA, and ability to abide by standards of professional ethics and maintain confidentiality and Just Culture principles and su pport the standards of High Reliability.
Must maintain compliance with HRSA and The Joint Commission site visit readiness, infection control, and safety drills.
Demonstrated skill in strategic planning, fiscal oversight, and workforce engagement.
Ability to lead in a matrixed environment with both licensed and non-licensed professionals.
Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
Current BLS Certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multi-site or multi-disciplinary teams strongly preferred.
Experience with Addiction Medicine or Substance Use Prevention preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategically lead all senior management such as assigned LIAs and Centers to achieve strategic and operational goals.
Directly supervise LIAs and Center Managers and/or Lead Clinicians as appropriate, ensuring effective performance management, professional development, and accountability.
Develop and monitor budgets, contracts, and compliance standards in accordance with FQHC, CCBHC, SAMHSA and HRSA regulations.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including HRSA, SAMHSA, HIPAA, Title 22, OSHA, and Labor Codes.
Collaborate with other Vice Presidents and Chiefs to align cross-functional strategies and ensure integration of medical, dental, behavioral health, and administrative services and care delivery.
Support workforce planning, policy development, and process improvement initiatives consistent with Just Culture and trauma-informed leadership principles.
Represent the organization in community partnerships, board presentations, and external audits as requested by the CEO and Executive Team.
Provide clinical oversight or consultation within scope of practice and maintain active credentials in accordance with organization policy and FQHC or SAMHSA requirements.
Assist and support the LIAs and Centers to meet standards of High Reliability.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Regionally competitive salary
Above average health benefits at reduced costs
Paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance
Additional voluntary retirement plan with organizational match and no vesting schedule requirement.
Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
11 paid holidays per year
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Flexible Spending Program
Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
Professional development hours offered annually