Director Physician Practices - Behavioral Health
Responsibilities:
The Director of Behavioral Health Service Line is responsible for financial, budgetary, and clinical operations, strategic planning and implementation, programmatic development and expansion, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, facility and space planning, management and supervision of assigned team members, physician practice administration, and relationship development with internal and external stakeholders.The Behavioral Health Services Director works in partnership with the Psychiatry, Psychology, Population Health, SVP of Operations for SCPA and other hospital executives to manage the financial and clinical operations for the behavioral health service line.
The service line leader supports and services as a liaison between St Christopher’s Behavioral Health services and referral programs. This position integrates the operational goals and objectives of the assigned service line departments with patient and family care, teaching, research, and outreach for the Behavioral Health Center.
Focus is on the strategic development and implementation of programs and initiatives designed to support the achievement of organizational goals and mission. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, implementation of practice and service line processes, standard operating procedures, identification of process management improvements and related efficiencies, implementation of performance improvement plans as appropriate, human resources management, quality of patient care and financial oversight for all practices reporting to the Senior Director of Physician Practices.
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Qualifications:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
- Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree – OR – combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master’s Degree
- Relevant Experience
- Preferred Experience
- Minimum of 5 years in Behavioral Health, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
- Proven experience in program development and service line expansion
- Strong knowledge of pediatric behavioral health needs, trends, and evidence-based practices
- Proficiency in using data to drive decision making and achieve outcomes
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Accountable for maintaining workplace safety
- Analytical skills
- Collaborator
- Epic Proficiency
- Detail Oriented
- Multitasking
- Negotiation Skills
- Organizational Skills
Overview:
About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania.St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
About the Organization
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University).Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
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