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Administrative Director Behavioral Health

Montage Health
Monterey, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

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Job Description :

Position Overview : The Administrative Director is responsible for the day-to-day operational management and oversight of the mental health treatment system of care, ensuring effective implementation of the organization’s strategic goals, quality standards, and patient-centered care model. The Division Director will lead operations across all levels of service delivery for children, adolescents, adults, and families, ensuring efficient, compassionate, and evidence-based practices in mental health treatment.

Key Responsibilities :

Operational Leadership :

  • Oversight of daily operations of the hospital’s mental health treatment system, leading efforts to improve efficiency, experience and outcomes in our pursuit of high-quality care.
  • Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
  • Development and implementation of strategic operational plans to improve service delivery across all age groups, with a focus on integrating services across the youth and adult systems.
  • Collaborate with the CMHO and senior leadership team to set long-term goals and objectives for the Division.

Program Development & Improvement :

  • Establish a streamlined, clear and consistent process to identify unmet programmatic needs from the community and translate into critical or practical opportunities to build new or improve existing programs within the Division.
  • Lead the design, implementation and assessment of new clinical and operational programs, ensuring they are effective and sustainable.
  • Evaluate existing programs and continuously improve service delivery based on feedback, outcomes data, and best practices.
  • Ensure the integration of care across multiple settings, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services, and between departments.
  • Staff Management & Development :

  • Directly supervise department Directors and key operational staff, providing mentorship, performance evaluations, and guidance to promote excellence in care delivery.
  • Ensure ongoing training and professional development for staff at all levels.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that prioritizes employee well-being, retention, and satisfaction.
  • Oversee strategic planning for addressing critical staffing challenges.
  • Financial & Resource Management :

  • Develop and oversee departmental budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining quality care standards.
  • Collaborate with finance teams to forecast needs, manage costs, and ensure financial sustainability for all operations.
  • Collaborate with CMHO to explore innovative strategic approaches to current contracting and fiscal models of care delivery.
  • Identify opportunities for funding and resource optimization to expand services and increase access to care.
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance :

  • Ensure the treatment system meets all federal, state, and local regulatory standards for mental health services.
  • Establish and monitor quality assurance processes to assess patient satisfaction, care outcomes, staff engagement and service effectiveness.
  • Address any compliance issues or areas of improvement, ensuring the organization maintains a reputation for excellence in care.
  • Community & Stakeholder Engagement :

  • Build and maintain relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and funders to enhance program visibility and effectiveness.
  • Represent the organization at key meetings, conferences, and in advocacy efforts related to mental health treatment systems.
  • Collaborate with external organizations, including schools, healthcare providers, and social services, to coordinate care and enhance community resources.
  • Data & Reporting :

  • Champion and oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting on the Division’s performance, treatment outcomes, and service efficiency.
  • Use data to inform decision-making, identify areas for improvement, and guide organizational priorities.
  • Qualifications :

  • Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, or a related field required.
  • 10 years of experience in healthcare operations management, with at least 2 years in mental health services leadership preferred
  • Strong understanding of mental health treatment modalities across the lifespan, including child, adolescent, adult, and family-focused care preferred
  • Proven experience managing complex multi-disciplinary teams and leading organizational change.
  • Expertise in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and performance improvement.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and resources in a healthcare setting.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to think strategically, solve problems, and make decisions that improve patient care and organizational efficiency.
  • Personal Attributes :

  • Visionary leadership with a passion for innovation in mental health treatment and care.
  • Dedication to continuous learning through rigorous collaborative work.
  • Fully committed to the dignity and well-being of our patients, their families and one another.
  • Empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and families living with mental health conditions.
  • Curiosity, flexibility and humility and a capacity to find joy and humor even amidst adversity.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

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    Assigned Work Hours :

    Exempt

    Position Type : Regular

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