Senior Director - Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Services

1w1 week ago

University Health

Cleveland, US · Full-time · $145,000 – $195,000

About this role

The Senior Director - Behavioral Health oversees operations of multiple Behavioral Health clinical and administrative service areas, with a focus on Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Services. This role drives collaborative work across all Behavioral Health programs and services. Responsibilities include project coordination for business initiatives at the senior leadership level.

Day-to-day duties involve coordinating administrative operations and ensuring seamless service delivery. The Senior Director collaborates on mental health services at local and state levels. Management of departmental operating budgets supports fiscal integrity and program sustainability.

This position operates within UH Behavioral Health at 101 Truman Medical Center, engaging with clinical department chairs, medical staff, and administrators. Interactions extend to external agencies and regulatory bodies. Participatory management approaches foster effective partnerships.

Strategic thinking and analytical skills enable executive-level contributions to organizational goals. Independent judgment ensures operational integrity in maternity care contexts. Opportunities arise to influence maternal mental health and substance use initiatives through leadership.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution in health care or closely related field
Three years' experience in healthcare management
Successful demonstration of analytical and technical skills in the production and presentation of executive level reports and proposals
Ability to think and act strategically for the organization
Considerable ability to function independently, make valid judgments and exhibit initiative
Considerable skill in facilitating problem solving
Strong statistical and financial background
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including a high degree of professionalism

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and operations of multiple Behavioral Health clinical and administrative service areas
Conduct collaborative work with all Behavioral Health programs and services
Coordinate projects for business initiatives and administrative operations at senior leadership level
Collaborate and coordinate services at local and state mental health levels
Manage departmental operating budgets as assigned
Oversee Maternal Mental Health services integration
Direct Substance Use Services in behavioral health contexts