VP, Implementation

RI International; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a key strategic leadership role as VP of Implementation with a leading company in recovery innovations. You will oversee successful program launches, ensuring compliance and continuous process improvement. This remote position requires extensive experience in healthcare operations and will foster organizational excellence through effective leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations or behavioral health program management.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program implementations and closures ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Lead compliance and quality initiatives across the organization.
• Develop project plans integrating multiple departments.

Skills

Healthcare compliance

Quality control

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Behavioral Health, or related field

Job description

Change Lives With Recovery Innovations!OurMissionis to empower people on their journey to recovery, helping them achieve their goals, rediscover meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. OurVisionis to revolutionize healthcare by pioneering innovative solutions that go beyond behavioral health, empowering people to thrive in the communities where they live, work, and play. Join a groundbreaking team at the forefront ofPeer-Powered Support, empowering individuals on their journey through mental health and substance use challenges! Be part of something bigger—together, we can change lives and create lasting hope!

Position:VP, Implementation

Job Type:Full-Time Non-Exempt

Work Location:Remote - Travel Required Based on Business Need

Specialties / Licenses or Certifications: NA

Summary of Job: The Vice President (VP) of Implementation is a key strategic leader responsible for overseeing the successful launch and decommissioning of programs while ensuring full regulatory compliance and continuous process improvement across Recovery Innovations. This role drives company-wide initiatives by aligning new program implementations, existing programs, and closures with quality, operational excellence, and regulatory standards. The VP is an expert in healthcare compliance, quality control, and project management, with demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary teams through complex initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program Implementation & Offboarding:
  • Lead and oversee cross-functional teams in the execution of new program implementations and program closures, ensuring alignment with Recovery Innovations strategic goals and funder and/or community partner expectations.
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans and workstreams that integrate departments such as HR, IT, Finance, Compliance, Facilities, and Clinical Operations.
  • Coordinate with the Compliance team to ensure new program implementations and closures meet all legal, contractual, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to federal and state laws, The Joint Commission, and SAMHSA standards. This includes oversight of facility construction, licensure, staffing, training, audits, and vendor onboarding and offboarding processes.
  • Establish and manage timelines, deliverables, and accountability mechanisms for project milestones and outcomes.
  • Define go-to-market strategies for new or expanding services and develop exit strategies for programs not meeting performance benchmarks.
• Behavioral Health Compliance & Quality Control:
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal Recovery Innovations policies, updating funders and/or community partners proactively as changes arise.
  • Ensure that all activities across the organization adhere to applicable healthcare regulations and accrediting standards, with proactive identification and mitigation of compliance risks.
• Process Improvement & Strategic Planning:
  • Lead company-wide quality and process improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, and guest outcomes.
  • Aggregate and analyze referral patterns, stakeholder trends, and market data to inform strategic decision-making and program development.
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators, risks, and improvement outcomes to executive leadership.
• Lead the compliance department and serve as the organizational authority on policy interpretation and regulatory strategy, collaborating with clinical operations, HR, and IT to conduct internal audits and ensure readiness for state inspections and accreditation processes in behavioral health program design and delivery.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and advocacy.
• Lead strategic reviews to identify strengths, gaps, and alignment opportunities with funding sources, grants, and partnerships.
• Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Performs other related duties assigned.

Job Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Education:
  • Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Behavioral Health, or related field; years of experience in lieu of advanced degree may be considered.
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management experience preferred.
• Experience:
  • 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, compliance, or behavioral health program management.
• Skills:
  • Proven expertise in healthcare compliance, quality control, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, state-specific requirements).
  • Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams through large-scale project implementations.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and translate insights into action.
  • Superior communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working with government agencies, legislative bodies, and nonprofit organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
• Travel required based on business need.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
• We are a Second-Chance Employer
  • Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.
  • Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).
  • Must be able to pass education verification check.
  • Must be able to obtain designated fingerprinting clearance card in applicable states
  • Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

Driving Requirements:

• If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations driving policy.
• If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.

Physical Demands:

May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused.

Recovery Innovationsis committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Our hiring practices are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to create a workplace where every employee feels valued and respected.

Recovery Innovations is a second chance employer and we evaluate all qualified applicants fairly, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with legal and funder requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Recovery Innovations.

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Recovery Innovations compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.