SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICE LINE

Aberdeen, MD

Signet Health is currently seeking a seasoned Senior Director of Behavioral Health to provide direction and operational administration for the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, located in Aberdeen, MD.   

 This position reports directly to the Vice President of Operations for Signet Health and designated hospital leadership.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

1. Advance physician engagement and drive operational excellence in patient care delivery.
2. Recruit physicians, advanced practice providers, and management staff for behavioral health.
3. Oversee business development and marketing efforts for the behavioral health service line.
4. Develop and implement strategic operating and capital budgets.
5. Provide oversight to a comprehensive behavioral health service line consisting of a 30-bed inpatient behavioral health program, hospital-based outpatient services, the Klein Center (outpatient clinic, crisis care center and residential services) and a consult liaison evaluation service.
6. Planning and implementation of behavioral health system integration throughout the University of Maryland Health System.
7. Collaborate with clinical and quality leadership to optimize organizational performance in regard to national quality measures.
8. Serve as the system expert and operational go-to for Behavioral Health within the Leadership Team. 
9. Utilize experience and knowledge of Maryland Regulatory Systems to include Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to oversee regulatory compliance and program expansion.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Healthcare, Business Administration or related degree.
• Progressive Behavioral Health operations experience for a minimum of 10 years with at least 5 years in a director’s role or higher.
• Experience in managing physician relationships.
• Experience developing and implementing a continuous improvement culture with a strong familiarity of process improvement methodologies and systems that sustain an environment of quality and cost improvement.
• Experience with Maryland State governmental oversight, reimbursement and regulation for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services.

Signet Health offers a competitive compensation package to include a generous starting salary, incentive bonus plan and relocation allowance. 

Aberdeen, Maryland, offers a blend of historical charm, strong economic opportunities, and a convenient location.  Aberdeen boasts a vibrant downtown area, recreational amenities, and easy access to major cities like Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. 

The Behavioral Health unit at the University of Maryland at Aberdeen, MD currently has a 33-bed adult inpatient unit with room to expand as well as outpatient behavioral health services, and a day program.  

The unit is designed around a "neighborhood concept" with residential-like areas and access to an exterior courtyard.