Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Vice President, Behavioral Health
Boston Medical Center (BMC), Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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Vice President, Behavioral Health
role at
Boston Medical Center (BMC)
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
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
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Vice President, Behavioral Health
role at
Boston Medical Center (BMC)
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
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
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