Vice President of Behavioral Health Operations

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

100% employer paid medical, dental, &

Profit sharing

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) seeks a Vice President of Behavioral Health Operations to shape integrated care across a multi-site system. This executive will lead behavioral health programs, advance innovative care models, and expand access to whole-person mental health and substance use services in Washington and Oregon.

Reporting to the COO, you will drive clinical quality, workforce development, compliance, and sustainable performance while collaborating with senior leaders and

Qualifications

• Master’s level or professional degree in a mental health discipline.
• 10 years of progressive leadership in healthcare operations supervising staff and leaders in behavioral health.
• 7 years of experience in behavioral health administration, managed care, program development, service integration, and quality improvement.
• Professional licensure such as LMSW, LPCC, LCSW, PMHNP-BC, LMHC, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise leadership for Behavioral Health programs across YVFWC.
• Develop integrated care models and expand access to services.
• Improve clinical quality, operational performance, and financial sustainability.
• Lead teams across multiple sites with data-driven decision making.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare operations

Data-driven decisions

Strategic planning

Team development

Stakeholder engagement

Lean management

Education

Master’s degree in mental health

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

VICE PRESIDENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OPERATIONS

Executive Leadership in Integrated Care

Yakima, WA

Annual Compensation: $169,000 to $242,000, depending on experience

At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC), healthcare is more than treatment—it is a commitment to strengthening individuals, families, and communities through accessible, integrated, high-quality care. As one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading community health centers, YVFWC operates more than 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, providing comprehensive, interdisciplinary medical, dental, and behavioral health care.

YVFWC is seeking a Vice President of Behavioral Health Operations to shape the future of our integrated behavioral health across a mission-driven, community-based system.This executive leader will advance innovative care models and expand access to whole-person mental health and substance use disorder services across the communities we serve.

See our mission in action: Watch a short video about our communities, health, and families

Why This Role Matters

• Lead behavioral health services across a large, multi-state community health system.
• Expand access to integrated, evidence-based, trauma-informed care through innovative and tech-supported models.
• Partner with executive, clinical, operational, and community leaders to advance whole-person care.
• Strengthen clinical quality, operational performance, financial sustainability, and strategic growth.
• Inspire multidisciplinary teams to deliver measurable impact in diverse communities.

The Opportunity

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President of Behavioral Health Operations provides enterprise leadership for Behavioral Health programs across YVFWC. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this leader collaborates with an experienced and dynamic leadership team, includingthe Chief Health Officer, Vice Presidents of Clinical Operations, the Vice President of Health and Wellness advance YVFWC’s mission, vision and strategic plan.

The role guides the clinical, operational, financial, and strategic direction of Behavioral Healthofferings, with responsibility for program growth, quality outcomes, access, workforce development, compliance, and sustainable performance across multiple modalities.

Position Highlights

• 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week
• $169,000 to $242,000 annual compensation, depending on experience, with flexibility for highly experienced candidates
• Relocation allowance available for candidates relocating more than 60 miles
• 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, prescription, and 24/7 telemedicine coverage
• Profit sharing and 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and additional benefits

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a mission-driven, transformational leader with deep expertise in integrated Behavioral Health, healthcare operations, strategy, and team-based leadership. The ideal candidate brings the credibility, discipline, and vision to lead proven complex programs, build high-performing teams, and deliver measurable results in clinical quality, access, financial performance, and operational execution.

What You Will Shape

• A forward-looking behavioral health strategy aligned with YVFWC’s mission and growth priorities
• Expanded access to integrated mental health and substance use disorder services
• Stronger clinical quality outcomes, operational performance, financial sustainability, and team engagement
• A high-performing culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Community partnerships and advocacy that improve health and well-being

Qualifications

• Master’s level or professional degree in a mental health discipline, such as psychology, medicine, nursing, behavioral health advanced practice, social work, behavioral health therapy, or equivalent.
• 10 years of progressive leadership in healthcare business operations, including director-level or higher management experience supervising staff, providers, and leaders in behavioral health within a direct service provider organization.
• 7 years of experience in behavioral health administration, managed care, program development, service integration, and quality improvement.
• Professional licensure such as LMSW, LADAC, LPCC, LCSW, LPAT, LMHC, RN BH, PMHNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, LSAA, LMFT, LMAFT, CNP, PsyD, PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of HRSA, Joint Commission, regulatory compliance, quality metrics, EMR systems, and provider payment models.
• Current understanding of behavioral health research, trends, best practices, and delivery models, including Primary Care Behavioral Health, Managed Care, and Integrated Care Services.
• Experience leading complex behavioral health operations across integrated care models, multiple sites, and diverse service lines.
• Proven success using data to improve strategic growth, operational performance, financial results, and quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, stakeholder engagement, and influence skills across all levels of an organization.
• Proven experience in structured continuous improvement models such as Lean, BPM, TQM or similar

Life in the Abundant Yakima Valley

Located in the heart of Central Washington, the Yakima Valley offers an exceptional quality of life with wide-open landscapes, more than 300 days of sunshine, vibrant agricultural communities, award-winning wineries, craft beverages, farm-fresh dining, family experiences, and year-round outdoor recreation. From hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, and skiing to local festivals, arts, and cultural events, the region offers a welcoming place to build a meaningful career and a full life. Yakima offers the best of access to the all the great Pacific Northwest has to offer—the space, affordability, and community-focus of Central Washington allow convenient access to Western Washington and Northern Oregon.With proximity to the major cities of Seattle and Portland, as well as the growing Tri-Cities communities, Central Washingtonians experience abundant expanded amenities, cultural experiences, professional networks and regional travel in all directions.Yakima provides the perfect location to take in all the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Our Mission

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic has partnered with UHC Solutions to lead the search for its Vice President of Behavioral Health Services. If you would like to find out more information about this role, please contact Joe Hoffman at [e-mail]. You can also formally apply here - Vice President of Behavioral Health Services Application