Behavioral Health Solutions · 5 days ago
Vice President of Behavioral Programs
Henderson, NV, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expBehavioral Health Solutions (BHS) is a leading provider of behavioral health services in post-acute and skilled nursing settings. They are seeking a Vice President of Behavioral Health Programs to provide enterprise-level leadership and operational accountability for their behavioral health programs, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care across multiple states.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalNursing and Residential CareWellness
Responsibilities
Oversee the enterprise strategy, structure, and performance of all behavioral health programs across states and markets
Define and continuously refine program models, tiering structures, workflows, and success metrics to ensure consistency, scalability, and sustainability
Translate organizational and clinical strategy into clear, executable expectations at the state, regional, and facility levels
Serve as the operational sponsor for behavioral health program expansion across new and existing states and facilities
Provide direct leadership and supervision of state and regional program leaders, with full accountability for hiring, onboarding, performance management, corrective action, and termination, in partnership with HR
Establish leadership expectations, accountability frameworks, and succession planning; coach and develop leaders to strengthen execution, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration
Build and sustain a high-performing, accountable leadership culture across all program teams
Own the enterprise training strategy for behavioral health programs, including onboarding, readiness training, ongoing education, standardized materials, playbooks, workflows, quality assurance, and continuous enhancements
Ensure training programs are scalable, role-appropriate, measurable, and aligned with program expectations, clinical quality, compliance, and outcomes
Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and adjust based on performance trends, feedback, and program results
Ensure consistent execution of behavioral health programs across all facilities, balancing standardization with state-specific requirements
Conduct routine reviews of census, tier performance, staffing alignment, and operational health to identify risks and improvement opportunities
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex or high-impact program issues, leading rapid resolution and sustainable solutions
Oversee program audits, readiness assessments, and performance validations (virtual and on-site)
Own program performance metrics, reporting integrity, and outcome measurement across all states
Partner with finance and executive leadership to ensure programs are financially viable, optimized for reimbursement, and aligned with budget expectations
Use data to guide decisions, identify trends, and recommend strategic adjustments to program design or execution
Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional partners (clinical, operations, IT, HR) to ensure alignment and execution
Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on program performance, risks, and growth opportunities
Represent behavioral health programs in enterprise planning forums and strategic initiatives
Lead the planning and execution of new program launches, state expansions, and service enhancements, ensuring organizational readiness across people, training, systems, and infrastructure
Identify and drive opportunities to improve efficiency, outcomes, and scalability through process improvement, technology, and innovation
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of enterprise growth, leadership development, and organizational excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field required; advanced degree preferred
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health, healthcare operations, or multi-site program management
5+ years experience in either skilled nursing or long-term care communities
Demonstrated experience leading multi-state or enterprise-level programs
Proven success building and leading leadership teams with full people-management accountability
Strong background in training development, operational scaling, and performance management
Strong understanding of behavioral health, clinical workflows, or regulatory standards in post-acute or long-term care settings
Proven ability to influence facility leadership, drive adoption, and lead process changes
Excellent analytical skills with experience reviewing trends, metrics, and performance data
Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Preferred experience supporting state behavioral health add-on programs
Background coordinating with psychiatric providers, pharmacists, or interdisciplinary teams
Experience designing training resources, workflows, or operational tools, preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
A culture built on integrity, teamwork, and purpose
Company
Behavioral Health Solutions
Behavioral Health Solutions provides anxiety, depression, and family counseling.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bill Treese
Chief Executive Officer
Frank Lay
Chief Operating Officer
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