VP of Behavioral Health

Vice President of Behavioral Health

The Vice President of Behavioral Health provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for all behavioral health services at BMS Family Health & Wellness Centers. This includes oversight of outpatient and inpatient mental health and substance use disorder programs, including OASAS Part 820 services. The VP ensures high-quality, trauma-informed, culturally responsive care aligned with regulatory standards, organizational goals, and community needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Executive Leadership

• Lead and expand integrated behavioral health services across the organization.
• Serve on the executive leadership team, contributing to strategy, policy, and performance improvement.
• Promote collaboration across medical, behavioral health, and social services.

Clinical & Quality Oversight

• Ensure evidence-based care and clinical excellence.
• Supervise program directors and clinical leaders.
• Oversee quality assurance, utilization review, incident management, and performance improvement.
• Ensure trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally competent care.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OASAS Part 820, OMH, DOH, Joint Commission (if applicable), and other regulatory bodies.
• Oversee audits, licensing, certifications, and corrective action plans.
• Partner with compliance and legal teams to mitigate risk.

Operations & Financial Management

• Oversee program operations, staffing, budgeting, productivity, and outcomes.
• Monitor financial performance and revenue cycle.
• Lead program development, grants, partnerships, and workforce planning.
• Ensure efficient resource utilization and long-term sustainability.
• Represent the organization with regulators, funders, hospitals, and community partners.
• Strengthen referral networks and advocate for behavioral health services.

Required Qualifications

• MSW and active NYS LCSW.
• CASAC certification.
• 10+ years of behavioral health experience (inpatient and outpatient).
• 5+ years of leadership managing OASAS Part 820 residential and SUD programs.
• Experience in FQHC or safety-net settings and integrated care models.
• Strong expertise in regulatory compliance, program development, and budget management.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Annualized salary of $180 - $200k

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Pay:$180,000.00 - $200,000.00