Strategic Leader, Behavioral Health – Systemwide & Acadia

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Light Health seeks an accomplished behavioral health executive to provide systemwide leadership for behavioral health strategies and services across Maine while serving as Chief Executive of Behavioral Health, including operational leadership for Acadia Hospital. This role advances an integrated continuum of care across inpatient, outpatient, school-based and community programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s in healthcare administration or related field, with eight+ years in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, nursing, social work, psychology, or another relevant healthcare or behavioral health discipline is required.
• Candidates possessing an MD, DO, MSN or similar advanced clinical degree are encouraged to obtain an MHA or MBA within 18 months of hire.
• The Chief Executive is not required to be a physician or other licensed clinician.
• Candidates whose professional background requires clinical licensure must possess, or be eligible to obtain, the appropriate licensure in the State of Maine.
• A minimum of eight years of progressive senior management experience within a hospital, health system or complex behavioral healthcare organization is required.
• Significant leadership experience in behavioral health is required, including responsibility for clinical programs, operations, strategy or service-line performance.
• Demonstrated experience leading a complex healthcare organization or substantial clinical enterprise with accountability for quality, safety, patient experience, workforce and financial performance.
• Experience developing and executing an enterprise or systemwide behavioral health strategy across inpatient, outpatient, community-based and integrated care settings.
• Thorough knowledge of behavioral health delivery models, reimbursement, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and the broader public policy environment affecting access to care.
• Demonstrated success improving clinical and operational performance, establishing effective management systems and leading programs through meaningful change or transformation.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with budgeting, resource allocation, expense management, capital planning and strategic growth.
• Experience partnering effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers and other clinical professionals in a collaborative leadership model.
• Demonstrated success by addressing workforce challenges, strengthening employee engagement and retention, and building leadership accountability.
• Experience working effectively with governing boards, system executives, state agencies, community organizations, donors and other external stakeholders.
• Experience leading pediatric or adolescent behavioral health services, academic or residency programs, and services within a rural or statewide health system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide systemwide leadership for behavioral health strategies and services across Maine, including hospital operations at Acadia Hospital.
• Strengthen clinical and administrative operations, improve access and care coordination, and develop services for statewide communities.
• Lead pediatric inpatient program improvements with accountability for quality, safety, workforce stability, and family experience.
• Collaborate with system and hospital leaders to advance enterprise-wide behavioral health strategies across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Engage with boards, state agencies, donors, and external partners to advance behavioral health initiatives.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Strategic planning

Hospital operations

Behavioral health

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's in healthcare administration

Advanced clinical degree (MD/DO/MSN) encouraged MBA/MHA within 18 months

Job description

Northern Light Health seeks an accomplished behavioral health executive to provide systemwide leadership for behavioral health strategies and services across Maine while serving as Chief Executive of Behavioral Health, including operational leadership for Acadia Hospital. This role advances an integrated continuum of care across inpatient, outpatient, school-based and community programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s in healthcare administration or related field, with eight+ years in