77630BRJob Posting Title:Program Director: Behavioral HealthDepartment:Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences AutoReqId:77630BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:Social ServicesJob Posting Description: Position: Program Director, Behavioral Health

Overview:

The Program Director, Behavioral Health, will report to the Executive Administrative Director of Psychiatry and work closely with the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, the Psychiatrist-in-Chief, and the Chief of Clinical Enterprise (Behavioral Health). This role involves leading and advancing key behavioral health initiatives across the organization. Guided by the Behavioral Health System Executive Steering Committee, the Program Director will be responsible for the development, organization, prioritization, implementation, monitoring, and oversight of behavioral health programs throughout the enterprise. This role also includes managing a project management team dedicated to supporting these initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the Executive Steering Committee to establish and manage multidisciplinary task forces made up of senior hospital executives, clinical leaders, and administrative leaders, ensuring alignment and integration of behavioral health initiatives.

2. Act as a strategic partner, maintaining regular communication with the Psychiatrist-in-Chief and the Chief of Clinical Enterprise (Behavioral Health) to provide updates on all initiatives to relevant teams.

3. Oversee the execution, development, enhancement, and assessment of initiatives, reviewing metrics, generating reports, and evaluating program outcomes on a regular basis.

4. Identify and manage the resources needed for the advancement and effectiveness of behavioral health priorities and initiatives supported by the Children's Behavioral Health System Executive Steering Committee.

5. Lead the strategic planning and design of behavioral health initiatives across the organization.

6. Manage the behavioral health project management team’s operations, ensuring responsibilities are met. Collaborate with leadership to set priorities and engage staff in relevant activities.

7. Conduct regular evaluations of all behavioral health initiatives, analyze data for improvement, and coordinate progress reports and presentations for hospital leadership and committees.

8. Oversee the operations of the Behavioral Health System Executive Steering Committee and related teams, including meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, initiative tracking, and reporting on success metrics.

9. Manage program operations and staff, overseeing daily activities such as staffing levels, assignments, and resource allocation.

10. This position will report to the Executive Administrative Director of Psychiatry, with daily oversight from both the Psychiatrist-in-Chief and the Chief of Clinical Enterprise (Behavioral Health), as well as guidance from the Behavioral Health System Executive Steering Committee.

    Qualifications:

    Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Public Health,

• Preferred: Master’s Degree, certification in Process Improvement, Sigma Training, and/or Project Management.

  Experience:

• Required: 8 years of relevant experience.

• Preferred: None Specified

  Skills and Abilities

1. Strong analytical skills for addressing complex behavioral health issues.

2. Capability to enhance or upgrade systems and programs across clinical, financial, data processing, marketing, or HR functions.

3. Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

4. Strong project planning and management expertise.

5. Persuasive negotiation skills to influence peer managers on significant issues.

6. Proficiency in resolving conflicting views and mediating effective solutions.

7. Strong oral and written communication skills, with an emphasis on intercultural and interpersonal communication.

   Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid