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Boston Medical Center (BMC)

Vice President, Behavioral Health

Boston Medical Center (BMC), Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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The position, under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, and partnering with the Chief of Psychiatry, is responsible for developing strategies for behavioral health at BMC system hospitals.

The Portfolio Of Behavioral Health Services At BMC Includes

The Addiction Psychiatry Treatment Program

Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic

BMC’s Community Behavioral Health Center

Boston Services for Trauma and Resources for Families

Brockton Behavioral Health Center

Criminal Justice Mental Health Programs

Integrated Behavioral Health

Psychiatric Consultation and Liaison Service

Psychiatric Emergency Services

Recovery Learning Community and Peer Support

BMC South Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Care

BMC Brighton Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatric Care

The incumbent will help lead multidisciplinary strategic projects for the hospital as well as ensure that daily operations achieve quality improvement, fiscal accountability, productivity and patient experience goals as established by the leadership team.

Position:

Vice President

Department:

Behavioral Health

Schedule:

Full Time

Essential Responsibilities / Duties Strategy

In partnership with the Chief of Psychiatry, determines the overall direction, goals, tactics, and objectives of behavioral health services.

Partner with System population health leaders and WellSense leaders on adaptation of the System population behavioral health strategy, including relevant MassHealth Quality and Equity incentives, for implementation with BMC’s BH programs

Partner with Government Affairs to shape our system perspective on BH advocacy and reform, and identify new opportunities for program development in alignment with state policies and priorities

Collaborates closely with SUD and Grayken programming on campus

Partners with senior leadership to evaluate new clinical programs, partnerships and/or expansions

Reimagines actions to impact system goals and dashboard items (e.g., quality, patient experience, access, readmissions)

Resets standards and guidelines for BH services and programs

Re-evaluates and ensures excellence in quality goals and metrics in partnership with CQO and psychiatry leadership

Grows relationships with community health centers and other community partners

Enhances BMC’s reputation for BH excellence and expertise

Implements continuous improvement strategies to advance efficiencies and continue lowering medical expense and other costs

Leadership

Works with the Psychiatry leadership team to establish and achieve long range goals and ensures the implementation of strategic business plans that are aligned with the vision, strategic plans, and goals of the institution

Serves as a critical leader at BMC, pushing forward strategic initiatives, driving performance improvement initiatives, presenting data and trends, and working to optimize volume, utilization, and year over year performance

Ensures healthy and collaborative relationships among the faculty and staff

Develops effective and clear methods of communicating with hospital and physician leaders, clinical faculty, and staff on a regular basis

Keeps current regarding trends and developments in the health care field, particularly when they pertain to strategic planning, analytic and decision support tools, financial trends, evolving technologies and programs

Operations

In partnership with physician, nursing, and operational leadership, supports the provision of harmonious, collaborative, safe and high-quality care and the timely and efficient use of assets

Enhances the current service to develop a productive, transparent, and safe place to work for employees and a high quality and efficient place for our patients

Directly manages the administrative and operational staff within the department of psychiatry

Works in concert with the Chief of Psychiatry, Chief Medical Officers, and Chief Nursing Officers to maintain quality and safety standards

Partners with clinical and administrative leaders to identify, prioritize, implement, and monitor progress of information system enhancements and upgrades, as well as new system introductions

Partners with BMC Compliance and Legal on licensure issues

Capital Management

In collaboration with hospital leadership, makes recommendations for physical space related to behavioral health

Takes a leadership role in planning and space allocation for all current and future behavioral health assets

Partners with clinical leaders and finance on all capital planning

Financial Management

Establishes and achieves financial goals and measures, monitors, and ensures financial performance

Facilitates effective cost containment practices through monitoring of volume trends, proactive management of capacity (physical and human resources), supplies, service contracts, and professional services agreements

Oversees expense management issues; performs comparative analyses; develops and implements strategies for cost containment

Examines, analyzes, and interprets financial reports for the purpose of giving advice, preparing statements and projections, and ultimately managing resources

Partners with the COO and the department to prepare and manage annual hospital budgets

Human Resources Management

Coordinates with Human Resources for the interviewing, hiring, personnel transactions and implementing institutional corrective action policy for staff

Provides direct supervision to, and is responsible for, the conduct, operations, and results of the professional and non-professional staff

Drives employee engagement and supports professional development within psychiatry

Education and Experience Education Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, Healthcare management) preferred.

Experience: Work requires at least 10 years of progressively advanced financial and administrative management experience with at least 5-7 years directly related to behavioral health at a director level or above. Clinical expertise preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

Expertise in the field of behavioral health

Demonstrated track record of management of personnel and fiscal resources

Leadership ability to guide, direct, and mentor a multi-layered staff

Program development, implementation and evaluation capability

Long-range program planning with complex decision making

Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Exceptional organization to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Team player with willingness to learn and grow within the organization

Ability to anticipate objections and lead in stressful situations

Professional conduct and appearance

Proficiency with standard healthcare software (MS Word, Excel, web browser)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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