Director, Pediatric Behavioral Health & Programs

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Director to lead outpatient behavioral health services, including eating disorders programs and autism services. You will shape program strategy and collaborate with hospital leaders to align services with patient needs.

You will drive integration of psychiatric care within acute medical settings, guide service development, and coordinate with external partners to advance behavioral health initiatives across AC facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading outpatient behavioral health services.
• Strong strategic planning and program development skills.
• Ability to collaborate with hospital leaders and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee outpatient behavioral health services, including eating disorders and autism programs.
• Lead strategic planning and coordinate with hospital leadership.
• Drive integration of psychiatric care within acute medical settings.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program development

Cross-functional collaboration

Behavioral health expertise

Outpatient services management

Job description

Arkansas Children’s Hospital seeks a Director to manage outpatient behavioral health services, including eating disorders programs and autism services. You will lead strategic planning, coordinate with hospital leaders, and drive integration of psychiatric care within acute medical settings.

The role requires strong leadership, program development skills, and collaboration with external entities to advance behavioral health initiatives across AC facilities.