Behavioral Health Executive Director: Leadership & Ops

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Oakdale (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Health is seeking an Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services to lead operational strategy, budgeting, quality improvement, and human resource management. You will ensure regulatory compliance and drive high-value, patient-centered care across the health system.

The role focuses on integration of behavioral health across the system, engaging stakeholders, and aligning with state/federal requirements to improve outcomes and satisfaction for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing, business administration, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Licenses/certifications as listed (LCSW, psychologist, NP or advanced nursing license).
• Minimum five years of relevant experience supervising behavioral health services.
• Experience in an administrative role within a health system with multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct operations, budgeting, financial management for Behavioral Health Services.
• Provide quality improvement and HR management oversight.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations affecting behavioral health care.
• Lead high-quality care and optimize outcomes within cost-efficient structure.
• Improve provider and staff satisfaction and engagement.

Skills

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Nursing Degree

Education

Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or Healthcare related field

Job description

Columbia Memorial Health is seeking an Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services to lead operational strategy, budgeting, quality improvement, and human resource management. You will ensure regulatory compliance and drive high-value, patient-centered care across the health system.

The role focuses on integration of behavioral health across the system, engaging stakeholders, and aligning with state/federal requirements to improve outcomes and satisfaction for patients and staff.