Vice President, Behavioral Health, Baptist Medical Group

Vice President of Behavioral Health Operations

Job Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and operational oversight for Baptist Medical Group Behavioral Health services and practice operations.
• Partner closely with physician and clinical leaders to align operational performance with clinical quality and patient care initiatives.
• Lead strategic growth initiatives, including expansion of existing services, development of new practice locations, and integration of community practices into the network.
• Oversee operational areas including practice management support, revenue cycle operations, physician compensation management, quality improvement initiatives, technology implementations, and operational performance.
• Serve as the executive lead for Behavioral Health technology and operational improvement projects.
• Champion patient experience and quality initiatives while driving operational excellence and performance improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Baptist Health leadership, physician partners, and community stakeholders to support organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Serve as a liaison with legislators, regulatory agencies, and community organizations to advocate for behavioral health access and services.
• Monitor healthcare industry trends, legislative changes, and regulatory updates impacting behavioral health operations and strategy.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of behavioral healthcare management experience required.
• 10+ years of physician relationship management experience required.
• 2-3 years of VP level management experience
• Revenue cycle operations experience required.
• Experience leading operational growth initiatives and complex healthcare operations required.
• Experience with healthcare strategy, operational improvement, and physician practice management preferred.
• Government relations, advocacy, and community partnership experience preferred.

Education & Credential Requirements

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Health Administration (MHA), or related advanced degree required.
• Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) preferred.
• Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) certification preferred.