General Summary:

The Executive Director of Behavioral Health Sheppard Pratt/Director of Behavioral Health University of Michigan Sparrow is responsible for the: Successful development, implementation, and maintenance of the behavioral health service line. They are also responsible for articulating the vision for behavioral health and the development of a comprehensive system of ambulatory, inpatient, emergency, and future behavioral health services that provide care across the continuum, respond to community needs, and elevate mental health as essential to overall patient well-being. Operational, administrative, financial, strategic, and clinical leadership of behavioral health services. This role will have overall responsibility for developing and meeting business plan strategies and objectives which includes program development; facility design; clinical effectiveness/outcomes and financial performance as it pertains to behavioral health. Consistency and quality of all behavioral health service delivery at all campuses of our affiliated health system. This role will have oversight of the following services and centers, as well as any future behavioral health service expansions or joint ventures: Inpatient psychiatric units providing general adult, geriatric, child/adolescent, and co-occuring services. Emergency department & crisis services. Outpatient psychiatric services, including structured day treatment services (Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization programs). ECT, TMS, and Consult and Liaison services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

Education:  Master’s Degree in business, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, or behavioral health discipline.  Experience:  At least 10 years of management experience in health care or related field. Behavioral health background strongly preferred.    Demonstrated success in working with physicians to develop and operate clinical programs. 

Benefits: 

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer: 

A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions 403b retirement match Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous mileage reimbursement program

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.