Bon Secours Mercy Health is hiring a System Director of Behavioral Health to provide strategic leadership and operational direction for behavioral health services system-wide. You will serve as the primary subject matter expert, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care that aligns with our mission.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the system’s subject matter expert for all behavioral health services, policies, and initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to expand access to care, improve clinical outcomes, and enhance patient experience.
- Monitor emerging trends, regulatory changes, and innovations in behavioral health to inform system strategy.
- Provide clinical leadership to programs, ensuring alignment with best practice models and accreditation standards.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure coordination and integration of services throughout the continuum of care.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, outcomes, and experience.
- Ensure all programs comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Joint Commission standards.
- Partner with compliance and quality teams to develop supporting policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Promote effective partnerships with community mental health agencies and social service organizations.
- Support education, training, and professional development initiatives for staff across the health system.
- Promote a culture of compassion, inclusion, and stigma reduction within the organization.
What We're Looking For
- Current, active licensure as an LISW, LPCC, or RN in good standing in the state(s) of operation.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in behavioral health.
- 3–5 years in a behavioral health leadership role.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Team & Environment
This position reports directly to the Vice President of Hospital Services.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance and professional development support.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States, with a preference for those in Eastern or Central time zones.
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
