Richmond University Medical Center
Vice President, Outpatient & Inpatient Behavioral Health
Richmond University Medical Center, New York, New York, us, 10261
The Vice President, Outpatient & Inpatient Behavioral Health will assume a critical leadership position within the organization, reporting directly to the COO. In this pivotal role, they will closely collaborate with senior executives, including the COO, CNO and CFO to devise and implement strategies that align with RUMC's short- and long-term plans, and ensuring coherence with broader organizational priorities.
Successful candidate will be an individual with strong leadership qualities and exceptional people skills, capable of setting a compelling example. The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability in navigating a dynamic environment and will be responsible for all clinical, quality, administrative, compliance, regulatory, operational, and performance improvement activities. Develops, implements and evaluates programs and objectives for BH. Ensures optimal delivery of care and services in an environment that promotes the organizational model, professional development and financial viability.
Core Areas of Responsibility:
Strategic Leadership:
Oversees program planning and evaluation activities within the Department. Develops annual evaluative criteria in conjunction with Behavioral Health Quality Department, and tracks performance of services; develops and implements administrative and business policies and procedures for the Outpatient Behavioral Health Services and ensures compliance with established requirements.
Participates with the Hospital Behavioral Health Leadership team in developing goals and objectives consistent with the mission, vision and philosophy of the facility; guides this process for direct reports.
Risk Management:
Oversees and directs all administrative and operational risk management activities; oversees systems for data collection and reporting Department activity to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensures compliance with TJC, CMS, NYS OMH, OASAS, OPWDD and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid and their regulatory agencies as required in collaboration with the Chairman of Behavioral Health and other Division leaders. Serves as the lead representative and liaison for the Department for all matters related to regulations, new initiatives and other areas as needed, both within the hospital and with external agencies.
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety:
Provides leadership in ensuring that clinical care is delivered with the highest degree of quality and patient safety. Works to establish and monitor clinical guidelines, implement quality improvement programs, and address issues related to patient outcomes and safety. Develops Quality Department goals with BH leadership and quality manager which includes baseline, threshold and stretch targets for each established goal. Drives ongoing continuous quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for enhancement and overseeing process improvements. Implements Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement programs, including performance reviews for medical staff and peer review systems. Reports all quality efforts, identified issues, and tasks to relevant committees and executives. Oversees the development and implementation of systems and processes to uphold the highest standards of care, patient safety, and evidence-based medicine. Works to ensure the hospital and clinics maintain the highest quality standards. Strives to improve all publicly reported indicators.
Integrated Health System:
Develops and fosters effective collaboration between different levels of care and programs within the Department, and other areas of the Hospital, to ensure an integrated approach to providing services and fulfilling the clinical research and educational goals and objectives of the Department and the institution.
Communicates key information to the stakeholders of other hospital departments with respect to managed care, marketplace needs, the competitive environment, cost management and customer focused programs and services specific to Behavioral Health.
Financial Sustainability and Compliance:
Implements strategies to ensure the financial sustainability of the service through operational oversight including the development of processes and systems for the Department to be prepared for a managed care/capitated/risk based reimbursement system.
Collaborates with Assistant Director of Patient Access in Behavioral Health to ensure clinical revenue collections process as well as safe and accurate oversight and monitoring of all revenue sources.
Improve compliance with professional billing with patient keeper application and develop process for how billing issues are solved with this application. Improve compliance with clinician billing through monitoring system of progress note completion and weekly reconciliation of billing to capture staff errors as well as billing application errors not dropping for payment.
Develops and maintains effective and accurate operating budget and ensures accurate cost accounting principles are used; monitors expenses to make sure in line with budget or communicates variances to Administration. Remains in budget for total spending of the fiscal year by monthly monitoring of budgetary reports and develops a plan for any are not within their budget.
Interacts with Finance and external agencies to properly oversee the financial stewardship of all government special contracted programs; ensures accurate and timely submissions of all budgets within the hospital and to appropriate government agencies. Establishes financial budgeting and reporting on a license-by-license and with licenses on a by-program basis.
Public Health Advocacy:
regulations, new initiatives and other areas as needed, both within the hospital and with external agencies.
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety:
Provides leadership in ensuring that clinical care is delivered with the highest degree of quality and patient safety. Works to establish and monitor clinical guidelines, implement quality improvement programs, and address issues related to patient outcomes and safety. Develops Quality Department goals with BH leadership and quality manager which includes baseline, threshold and stretch targets for each established goal. Drives ongoing continuous quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for enhancement and overseeing process improvements. Implements Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement programs, including performance reviews for medical staff and peer review systems. Reports all quality efforts, identified issues, and tasks to relevant committees and executives. Oversees the development and implementation of systems and processes to uphold the highest standards of care, patient safety, and evidence-based medicine. Works to ensure the hospital and clinics maintain the highest quality standards. Strives to improve all publicly reported indicators.
Integrated Health System:
Develops and fosters effective collaboration between different levels of care and programs within the Department, and other areas of the Hospital, to ensure an integrated approach to providing services and fulfilling the clinical research and educational goals and objectives of the Department and the institution.
Communicates key information to the stakeholders of other hospital departments with respect to managed care, marketplace needs, the competitive environment, cost management and customer focused programs and services specific to Behavioral Health.
Financial Sustainability and Compliance:
Implements strategies to ensure the financial sustainability of the service through operational oversight including the development of processes and systems for the Department to be prepared for a managed care/capitated/risk based reimbursement system.
Collaborates with Assistant Director of Patient Access in Behavioral Health to ensure clinical revenue collections process as well as safe and accurate oversight and monitoring of all revenue sources.
Improve compliance with professional billing with patient keeper application and develop process for how billing issues are solved with this application. Improve compliance with clinician billing through monitoring system of progress note completion and weekly reconciliation of billing to capture staff errors as well as billing application errors not dropping for payment.
Develops and maintains effective and accurate operating budget and ensures accurate cost accounting principles are used; monitors expenses to make sure in line with budget or communicates variances to Administration. Remains in budget for total spending of the fiscal year by monthly monitoring of budgetary reports and develops a plan for any are not within their budget.
Interacts with Finance and external agencies to properly oversee the financial stewardship of all government special contracted programs; ensures accurate and timely submissions of all budgets within the hospital and to appropriate government agencies. Establishes financial budgeting and reporting on a license-by-license and with licenses on a by-program basis.
Public Health Advocacy:
Engages in public health advocacy, representing the organization in discussions on public health policies, participating in community outreach programs, and promoting health awareness. Maintains active participation in appropriate community partnerships and coalitions.
Employee Development:
Partners with Human Resources on all hiring and employee and labor relations issues as needed. Effectively leads and supervises all direct reports and directs all program staff through leadership of direct reports, ensures proper supervision and evaluation of work performance is completed.
Innovation:
Drives innovation, develop initiatives to advance medical knowledge amongst the medical staff, adopt and stay current with cutting-edge treatments, and supports the advancement of medical therapeutics across the organization. Provides leadership to medical education and training.
Responsibilities Include:
Oversees program planning and evaluation activities within the Department
Develops annual evaluative criteria in conjunction with BH Quality Department and tracks performance of services and performances
Develops and implements administrative and business policies and procedures for the OP BH Services and ensures compliance with established requirements
Oversees and directs all administrative and operational risk management activity
Oversees systems for data collection and reporting Department activity to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements
Ensures compliance with TJC, CMS, NUS DOHMH/OMH/OASAS, DEA and other regulatory agencies as required in collaboration with the Chairman of BH and other Division leaders
Develops and foster effective collaboration between different levels of care and programs within the Department and other areas of the Hospital to ensure an integrated approach to providing services and fulfilling the clinical research and educational goals and objectives of the Department and the institution
Serves as the lead representative and liaison for the Department for all matters related to regulations, new initiatives, and other areas as needed, both within the hospital and with external agencies
Implements strategies to ensure the financial sustainability of the service including the development of processes and systems for the Department to be prepared for a managed care/capitated/risk-based reimbursement system
Oversees clinical revenue collections assuring safe and accurate oversight and monitoring of all revenue sources
Maintain effective and accurate operating budget and ensures accurate cost accounting principles are used; monitors expenses to make sure they are in line with budget or communicates variances to Administration
Interacts with Finance and external agencies to properly oversee the financial stewardship of all government special contracted programs
Ensures accurate and timely submission of all budgets within the hospital and to appropriate government agencies
Communicate key information to the stakeholders of other hospital departments with respect to managed care, marketplace needs, the competitive environment, cost management and customer focused programs and services specific to Behavioral Health
Participates with the Hospital Behavioral Health Leadership team in developing goals and objectives consistent with the mission, vision, and philosophy of the facility; guides this process for direct reports
Partners with Human Resources on all hiring and employee and labor relations issues as needed
Effectively leads and supervises all direct reports and directs all program staff through leadership of direct reports, ensures proper supervision and evaluation of work performance is completed
Performing special and other studies as requested
Competencies:
Industry Expertise and Operational Experience
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current health care trends and best practices, including all clinical, quality, compliance, operational acumen and change management.
Established credentials and reputation for credibility within the industry.
Proven track record of providing effective leadership and administrative guidance in behavioral health.
Leadership Experience
Capacity to engage with the community and mobilize resources.
Extensive leadership accomplishments in cultivating strong relationships between clinicians, physicians, staff and leadership.
Effective representation of the RUMC as its primary behavioral health spokesperson. Consistent history of fostering positive relationships with independent entities. Ability to engage with the community and effectively mobilize resources.
Business Savvy
Readily adapts to frequently changing work priorities and balances the requirements of working within and throughout various functions and entities in an organization to achieve operational success.
Ability to address issues creatively as a change agent who possesses a high degree of credibility and integrity.
Demonstrates superior judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
Adaptable to dynamic work environments, adept at managing shifting priorities, and balancing the needs of various organizational functions to ensure success.
Capable of addressing challenges creatively as a transformative agent, underpinned by a strong sense of integrity and credibility.
Exhibits superior judgment, tact, and diplomacy in decision-making processes.
Strategic Approach
Demonstrates expertise in strategy development, providing valuable support to senior leadership in defining and maintaining overall system objectives.
Transformational Leader
Operates with a sense of purpose and openness with a futurist attitude toward changes happening in the health network.
Balances diverse responsibilities adeptly, employing effective delegation and leveraging organizational resources to devise innovative solutions for complex challenges. Approaches change with a forward-thinking, futurist mindset, operating with purpose and openness.
Relationship Focused
Radiates transparency, integrity, and empathy, inspiring and motivating others to align with the mission, vision, and values of RUMC. Exhibits authentic, passionate leadership that encourages commitment to community-centric aspirations.
Talent Builder
Commands presence and credibility in recruiting and retaining impactful team members. High emotional intelligence with the ability to create a sense of community to maintain high levels of engagement and patient quality, safety, and satisfaction.
Demonstrates high emotional intelligence, fostering a sense of community and ensuring sustained engagement, quality, safety, and satisfaction. Culture is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and equality.
Cultivates an organizational culture that prioritizes talent development, inclusion, and competencies in alignment with RUMC’s vision. Fosters an environment of mutual respect, teamwork, and equality, embracing and valuing diversity in the workplace.
RUMC’s WeCARE values demonstrated
Requirements:
Licensed RN
10-15 years of experience in a behavioral care setting
Knowledgeable in all regulatory requirements (agencies)
5-7 years of progressive leadership / administrative experience
Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred
Salary Range: $225,000 - $240,000
Employment Non-Discrimination:
Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Location: Richmond University Medical Center · Administration Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift, 8a-4p
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Successful candidate will be an individual with strong leadership qualities and exceptional people skills, capable of setting a compelling example. The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability in navigating a dynamic environment and will be responsible for all clinical, quality, administrative, compliance, regulatory, operational, and performance improvement activities. Develops, implements and evaluates programs and objectives for BH. Ensures optimal delivery of care and services in an environment that promotes the organizational model, professional development and financial viability.
Core Areas of Responsibility:
Strategic Leadership:
Oversees program planning and evaluation activities within the Department. Develops annual evaluative criteria in conjunction with Behavioral Health Quality Department, and tracks performance of services; develops and implements administrative and business policies and procedures for the Outpatient Behavioral Health Services and ensures compliance with established requirements.
Participates with the Hospital Behavioral Health Leadership team in developing goals and objectives consistent with the mission, vision and philosophy of the facility; guides this process for direct reports.
Risk Management:
Oversees and directs all administrative and operational risk management activities; oversees systems for data collection and reporting Department activity to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensures compliance with TJC, CMS, NYS OMH, OASAS, OPWDD and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid and their regulatory agencies as required in collaboration with the Chairman of Behavioral Health and other Division leaders. Serves as the lead representative and liaison for the Department for all matters related to regulations, new initiatives and other areas as needed, both within the hospital and with external agencies.
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety:
Provides leadership in ensuring that clinical care is delivered with the highest degree of quality and patient safety. Works to establish and monitor clinical guidelines, implement quality improvement programs, and address issues related to patient outcomes and safety. Develops Quality Department goals with BH leadership and quality manager which includes baseline, threshold and stretch targets for each established goal. Drives ongoing continuous quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for enhancement and overseeing process improvements. Implements Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement programs, including performance reviews for medical staff and peer review systems. Reports all quality efforts, identified issues, and tasks to relevant committees and executives. Oversees the development and implementation of systems and processes to uphold the highest standards of care, patient safety, and evidence-based medicine. Works to ensure the hospital and clinics maintain the highest quality standards. Strives to improve all publicly reported indicators.
Integrated Health System:
Develops and fosters effective collaboration between different levels of care and programs within the Department, and other areas of the Hospital, to ensure an integrated approach to providing services and fulfilling the clinical research and educational goals and objectives of the Department and the institution.
Communicates key information to the stakeholders of other hospital departments with respect to managed care, marketplace needs, the competitive environment, cost management and customer focused programs and services specific to Behavioral Health.
Financial Sustainability and Compliance:
Implements strategies to ensure the financial sustainability of the service through operational oversight including the development of processes and systems for the Department to be prepared for a managed care/capitated/risk based reimbursement system.
Collaborates with Assistant Director of Patient Access in Behavioral Health to ensure clinical revenue collections process as well as safe and accurate oversight and monitoring of all revenue sources.
Improve compliance with professional billing with patient keeper application and develop process for how billing issues are solved with this application. Improve compliance with clinician billing through monitoring system of progress note completion and weekly reconciliation of billing to capture staff errors as well as billing application errors not dropping for payment.
Develops and maintains effective and accurate operating budget and ensures accurate cost accounting principles are used; monitors expenses to make sure in line with budget or communicates variances to Administration. Remains in budget for total spending of the fiscal year by monthly monitoring of budgetary reports and develops a plan for any are not within their budget.
Interacts with Finance and external agencies to properly oversee the financial stewardship of all government special contracted programs; ensures accurate and timely submissions of all budgets within the hospital and to appropriate government agencies. Establishes financial budgeting and reporting on a license-by-license and with licenses on a by-program basis.
Public Health Advocacy:
regulations, new initiatives and other areas as needed, both within the hospital and with external agencies.
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety:
Provides leadership in ensuring that clinical care is delivered with the highest degree of quality and patient safety. Works to establish and monitor clinical guidelines, implement quality improvement programs, and address issues related to patient outcomes and safety. Develops Quality Department goals with BH leadership and quality manager which includes baseline, threshold and stretch targets for each established goal. Drives ongoing continuous quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for enhancement and overseeing process improvements. Implements Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement programs, including performance reviews for medical staff and peer review systems. Reports all quality efforts, identified issues, and tasks to relevant committees and executives. Oversees the development and implementation of systems and processes to uphold the highest standards of care, patient safety, and evidence-based medicine. Works to ensure the hospital and clinics maintain the highest quality standards. Strives to improve all publicly reported indicators.
Integrated Health System:
Develops and fosters effective collaboration between different levels of care and programs within the Department, and other areas of the Hospital, to ensure an integrated approach to providing services and fulfilling the clinical research and educational goals and objectives of the Department and the institution.
Communicates key information to the stakeholders of other hospital departments with respect to managed care, marketplace needs, the competitive environment, cost management and customer focused programs and services specific to Behavioral Health.
Financial Sustainability and Compliance:
Implements strategies to ensure the financial sustainability of the service through operational oversight including the development of processes and systems for the Department to be prepared for a managed care/capitated/risk based reimbursement system.
Collaborates with Assistant Director of Patient Access in Behavioral Health to ensure clinical revenue collections process as well as safe and accurate oversight and monitoring of all revenue sources.
Improve compliance with professional billing with patient keeper application and develop process for how billing issues are solved with this application. Improve compliance with clinician billing through monitoring system of progress note completion and weekly reconciliation of billing to capture staff errors as well as billing application errors not dropping for payment.
Develops and maintains effective and accurate operating budget and ensures accurate cost accounting principles are used; monitors expenses to make sure in line with budget or communicates variances to Administration. Remains in budget for total spending of the fiscal year by monthly monitoring of budgetary reports and develops a plan for any are not within their budget.
Interacts with Finance and external agencies to properly oversee the financial stewardship of all government special contracted programs; ensures accurate and timely submissions of all budgets within the hospital and to appropriate government agencies. Establishes financial budgeting and reporting on a license-by-license and with licenses on a by-program basis.
Public Health Advocacy:
Engages in public health advocacy, representing the organization in discussions on public health policies, participating in community outreach programs, and promoting health awareness. Maintains active participation in appropriate community partnerships and coalitions.
Employee Development:
Partners with Human Resources on all hiring and employee and labor relations issues as needed. Effectively leads and supervises all direct reports and directs all program staff through leadership of direct reports, ensures proper supervision and evaluation of work performance is completed.
Innovation:
Drives innovation, develop initiatives to advance medical knowledge amongst the medical staff, adopt and stay current with cutting-edge treatments, and supports the advancement of medical therapeutics across the organization. Provides leadership to medical education and training.
Responsibilities Include:
Oversees program planning and evaluation activities within the Department
Develops annual evaluative criteria in conjunction with BH Quality Department and tracks performance of services and performances
Develops and implements administrative and business policies and procedures for the OP BH Services and ensures compliance with established requirements
Oversees and directs all administrative and operational risk management activity
Oversees systems for data collection and reporting Department activity to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements
Ensures compliance with TJC, CMS, NUS DOHMH/OMH/OASAS, DEA and other regulatory agencies as required in collaboration with the Chairman of BH and other Division leaders
Develops and foster effective collaboration between different levels of care and programs within the Department and other areas of the Hospital to ensure an integrated approach to providing services and fulfilling the clinical research and educational goals and objectives of the Department and the institution
Serves as the lead representative and liaison for the Department for all matters related to regulations, new initiatives, and other areas as needed, both within the hospital and with external agencies
Implements strategies to ensure the financial sustainability of the service including the development of processes and systems for the Department to be prepared for a managed care/capitated/risk-based reimbursement system
Oversees clinical revenue collections assuring safe and accurate oversight and monitoring of all revenue sources
Maintain effective and accurate operating budget and ensures accurate cost accounting principles are used; monitors expenses to make sure they are in line with budget or communicates variances to Administration
Interacts with Finance and external agencies to properly oversee the financial stewardship of all government special contracted programs
Ensures accurate and timely submission of all budgets within the hospital and to appropriate government agencies
Communicate key information to the stakeholders of other hospital departments with respect to managed care, marketplace needs, the competitive environment, cost management and customer focused programs and services specific to Behavioral Health
Participates with the Hospital Behavioral Health Leadership team in developing goals and objectives consistent with the mission, vision, and philosophy of the facility; guides this process for direct reports
Partners with Human Resources on all hiring and employee and labor relations issues as needed
Effectively leads and supervises all direct reports and directs all program staff through leadership of direct reports, ensures proper supervision and evaluation of work performance is completed
Performing special and other studies as requested
Competencies:
Industry Expertise and Operational Experience
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current health care trends and best practices, including all clinical, quality, compliance, operational acumen and change management.
Established credentials and reputation for credibility within the industry.
Proven track record of providing effective leadership and administrative guidance in behavioral health.
Leadership Experience
Capacity to engage with the community and mobilize resources.
Extensive leadership accomplishments in cultivating strong relationships between clinicians, physicians, staff and leadership.
Effective representation of the RUMC as its primary behavioral health spokesperson. Consistent history of fostering positive relationships with independent entities. Ability to engage with the community and effectively mobilize resources.
Business Savvy
Readily adapts to frequently changing work priorities and balances the requirements of working within and throughout various functions and entities in an organization to achieve operational success.
Ability to address issues creatively as a change agent who possesses a high degree of credibility and integrity.
Demonstrates superior judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
Adaptable to dynamic work environments, adept at managing shifting priorities, and balancing the needs of various organizational functions to ensure success.
Capable of addressing challenges creatively as a transformative agent, underpinned by a strong sense of integrity and credibility.
Exhibits superior judgment, tact, and diplomacy in decision-making processes.
Strategic Approach
Demonstrates expertise in strategy development, providing valuable support to senior leadership in defining and maintaining overall system objectives.
Transformational Leader
Operates with a sense of purpose and openness with a futurist attitude toward changes happening in the health network.
Balances diverse responsibilities adeptly, employing effective delegation and leveraging organizational resources to devise innovative solutions for complex challenges. Approaches change with a forward-thinking, futurist mindset, operating with purpose and openness.
Relationship Focused
Radiates transparency, integrity, and empathy, inspiring and motivating others to align with the mission, vision, and values of RUMC. Exhibits authentic, passionate leadership that encourages commitment to community-centric aspirations.
Talent Builder
Commands presence and credibility in recruiting and retaining impactful team members. High emotional intelligence with the ability to create a sense of community to maintain high levels of engagement and patient quality, safety, and satisfaction.
Demonstrates high emotional intelligence, fostering a sense of community and ensuring sustained engagement, quality, safety, and satisfaction. Culture is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and equality.
Cultivates an organizational culture that prioritizes talent development, inclusion, and competencies in alignment with RUMC’s vision. Fosters an environment of mutual respect, teamwork, and equality, embracing and valuing diversity in the workplace.
RUMC’s WeCARE values demonstrated
Requirements:
Licensed RN
10-15 years of experience in a behavioral care setting
Knowledgeable in all regulatory requirements (agencies)
5-7 years of progressive leadership / administrative experience
Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred
Salary Range: $225,000 - $240,000
Employment Non-Discrimination:
Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Location: Richmond University Medical Center · Administration Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift, 8a-4p
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