Job Description

Vice President/Chief Behavioral Health Officer (Project Management)

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!

As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we're advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account!

Current Employees of NeighborHealth - Please use our internal careers portal to apply for positions.

To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit our Careers Page.

Time Type: Full time

Department: Mental Health

All Locations: 1601 Washington Street

Position Summary: Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the VP/Chief Behavioral Health Officer will oversee the Behavioral Health Department's strategic planning, standards, and model of care across all service lines and specialties, including psychiatry. Responsibilities include supporting the Recovery Services Program and integrating traditional and non-traditional healing practices.

Qualifications: Must be licensed at the independent level in Massachusetts as a BH Clinician or board certified in Psychiatry.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide up to 8 weekly clinical hours and 30 administrative hours in Behavioral Health.
2. Integrate and promote the center's strategic priorities and develop a high-quality, efficient clinical model to improve patient engagement and outcomes.
3. Supervise and develop staff, manage budgets, and ensure service quality and compliance.
4. Develop systems for efficient service delivery, promote patient access, and oversee quality improvement projects.
5. Lead operational integrity, policy development, and emergency response planning.
6. Lead department-specific projects, including strategic planning, training, community engagement, and care models.
7. Maintain clinical practice as a Psychiatrist or BH clinician, providing supervision and consultation.
8. Foster teamwork, ensure excellent customer service, and adhere to policies.
9. Participate in meetings, emergency responses, and perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Competencies:

• Compliance with all relevant standards, regulations, and confidentiality policies.
• Upholding safety policies and practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Board Certified Psychiatrist or licensed BH Clinician in Massachusetts.
• 10+ years of experience, with leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• CPR certification required.

EEO & Accommodation: NeighborHealth is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations, contact HR at HRrecruit@NeighborHealth.com or call 617-568-4480.

FTC and E-Verify: Be aware of employment scams. Our job listings are on our website. NeighborHealth participates in E-Verify, and all employees must pass a background check.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Full time, Fixed term contract,

Similar Jobs