HIM Director: Behavioral Health Records & Compliance

Lakeland Behavioral Health System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Behavioral Health System in Springfield, MO seeks a Director of Health Information Management (HIM) to lead the HIM department, ensuring data integrity, privacy, and regulatory compliance while supporting clinical documentation and data-driven improvements. This executive role partners with physicians, coding staff, and leadership to optimize medical records and reporting.

The role emphasizes strategic and operational leadership for a residential adolescent treatment program, with

Qualifications

• Four or more years' experience managing/supervising a medical record department.
• Two or more years’ of behavioral health experience preferred.
• Working knowledge in ICD-10-PCS and DSM IV coding systems.

Responsibilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Administration

High school diploma or equivalent

RHIT certification

RHIA certification

Job description

Lakeland Behavioral Health System in Springfield, MO seeks a Director of Health Information Management (HIM) to lead the HIM department, ensuring data integrity, privacy, and regulatory compliance while supporting clinical documentation and data-driven improvements. This executive role partners with physicians, coding staff, and leadership to optimize medical records and reporting.

The role emphasizes strategic and operational leadership for a residential adolescent treatment program, with