Vice President of Behavioral Health Services
Residential Youth Care (RYC) is seeking a collaborative and innovative Vice President of Behavioral Health Services to lead our behavioral health treatment services division. The Vice President of Behavioral Health Services is responsible for the overall operation of youth behavioral health treatment programs service delivery including resource allocation, program development with associated budgets, and program quality and utilization. The VP of Behavioral Health Services will take lead on building, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of RYC’s behavioral health treatment services operations. This position will partner with other executive leaders in the organization such as compliance and finance. The Vice President of Behavioral Health Services at RYC will play a pivotal role in upholding the organization's mission to provide high-quality behavioral health support to youth and families, leading transformative programs that make a lasting impact on the community. This is a newly created position to strategically set the organization up for success long-term, through adding organizational capacity that supports continued growth.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: Clinical Development Lead/Treatment Director, Residential Director, Community Care Supervisor, Therapeutic Treatment Home Licensing Specialist, and Case Management Lead.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Leadership of Program Service Delivery & Expansion:
Job Requirements:
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Hours Per Week: 40
Pay Range: $110,000- $155,000 + DOE
Benefits: Health insurance, HRA, FSA, Health Insurance Waiver Monthly Stipend, Life insurance, free access to RYC's Fitness Center, 403 B Retirement plan 5% annual employer contribution, paid leave, and 8 paid holidays.
Application instructions:
Interested applicants, please submit your resume and letter of interest to [email protected] to apply. The application process includes an initial application, short leadership assessment conversation with executive recruiter, virtual interview and an in person team interview including the CEO. Please note that candidates who are not from Ketchikan will be required to conduct an in-person site visit to visit the town and organization (expenses paid by RYC). We are committed to making good use of your time and are dedicated to timely hiring for this role. We understand this is a dual interview process as you are interviewing us as well.
The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate the Following Traits and Knowledge:
Residential Youth Care (RYC) is seeking a collaborative and innovative Vice President of Behavioral Health Services to lead our behavioral health treatment services division. The Vice President of Behavioral Health Services is responsible for the overall operation of youth behavioral health treatment programs service delivery including resource allocation, program development with associated budgets, and program quality and utilization. The VP of Behavioral Health Services will take lead on building, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of RYC’s behavioral health treatment services operations. This position will partner with other executive leaders in the organization such as compliance and finance. The Vice President of Behavioral Health Services at RYC will play a pivotal role in upholding the organization's mission to provide high-quality behavioral health support to youth and families, leading transformative programs that make a lasting impact on the community. This is a newly created position to strategically set the organization up for success long-term, through adding organizational capacity that supports continued growth.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: Clinical Development Lead/Treatment Director, Residential Director, Community Care Supervisor, Therapeutic Treatment Home Licensing Specialist, and Case Management Lead.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Leadership of Program Service Delivery & Expansion:
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for RYC's youth residential and community-based treatment programs, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and values.
- Lead service delivery from a vision of continued expansion and program growth, to continually evolve in ability of RYC programs to serve more of the community needs. This position will not maintain status quo, but seek opportunities to align and grow the organization’s abilities to offer a continuum of community based and residential care services to youth and families.
- Enact a broad and holistic service perspective, guided by goals to maximize capacity and delivery to serve the community well, through expansion of the continuum of care and expansion of utilization.
- Enhance and strengthen the quality of care through continual quality improvement, staying up to date on best practices, and leveraging subject-matter-experts (SME) across the team. RYC has recently expanded the number of clinical providers with specific SME areas to augment what is available to families.
- Adjust services to meet needs of clients, i.e., focus on how to “screen-in” vs “screen-out.”
- Demonstrate action-oriented compassion to make positive change.
- Take ownership and responsibility for the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of programs, with a focus on continuous improvement and responsiveness to evolving community needs.
- Collaborate with program managers and clinical staff to create and maintain a client-centered and trauma-informed care environment.
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to staff, ensuring adherence to best practices, evidence-based treatment modalities, and ethical standards.
- Monitor clinical performance, conduct case reviews, and facilitate professional development opportunities for clinical and support staff.
- Stay updated on industry trends and research to inform program development and clinical practices.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program, including the development and implementation of robust program evaluation mechanisms.
- Regularly assess the effectiveness of services, identify areas for improvement, and implement evidence-based solutions to enhance outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards while fostering a culture of accountability and quality excellence.
- Mentor, motivate, and develop a high-performing team of clinical and support staff, promoting a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Establish clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and create opportunities for training and development to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
- Manage program budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation to ensure the delivery of high-quality services within financial constraints.
- Coordinate with the finance department to monitor expenses, allocate resources, and identify opportunities for cost-saving measures.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and funding requirements related to resource management.
- Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, community partners, and families of the youth in the programs.
- Work closely with stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness, align services with community needs, and advocate for the well-being of clients.
- Collect and analyze data related to program outcomes, utilizing a data-driven approach to track progress and evaluate the impact of services.
- Prepare and present reports to internal and external stakeholders, illustrating the effectiveness of programs and identified areas for improvement.
- Utilize data insights to make informed decisions and refine program strategies.
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree in a related field; relevant licensing/certifications preferred.
- Five years of experience managing behavioral health clinical service delivery programming, particularly in holistic clinical service delivery.
- Driven to expand and broaden continuum of care.
- Experience working with diverse community groups.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong understanding of youth mental and behavioral health.
- Knowledge of Alaskan communities and stakeholders (preferred).
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Hours Per Week: 40
Pay Range: $110,000- $155,000 + DOE
Benefits: Health insurance, HRA, FSA, Health Insurance Waiver Monthly Stipend, Life insurance, free access to RYC's Fitness Center, 403 B Retirement plan 5% annual employer contribution, paid leave, and 8 paid holidays.
Application instructions:
Interested applicants, please submit your resume and letter of interest to [email protected] to apply. The application process includes an initial application, short leadership assessment conversation with executive recruiter, virtual interview and an in person team interview including the CEO. Please note that candidates who are not from Ketchikan will be required to conduct an in-person site visit to visit the town and organization (expenses paid by RYC). We are committed to making good use of your time and are dedicated to timely hiring for this role. We understand this is a dual interview process as you are interviewing us as well.
The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate the Following Traits and Knowledge:
- Leadership: Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on staff development and fostering a culture of excellence. Leaders will focus on empowering their teams, and a spirit of mentoring and developing others. The leader will focus on developing bench strength, succession planning and building competency of the teams around them for RYC’s long term success. RYC values collaboration and mutual support, creativity and problem solving with a solution-focused mindset, and strives to bring out the best in team members and those it serves.
- Collaboration: We are seeking a candidate strong in collaboration, to create a harmonious and synergistic relationship between the compliance function and program delivery.
- Curiosity: The ideal candidate will demonstrate curiosity and continual learning in thinking, flexibility, and innovation. Exhibit the willingness to challenge assumptions of what is possible, ask questions, demonstrate courage and inspiring change for what is necessary internally and externally to effectively reach our mission to support the mental health and well-being of Alaskan youth and families.
- Solution-Focused Mindset: Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to address operational challenges with a solution-focused mindset and develop effective solutions while upholding RYC's mission and values. Able to bring solutions to problems using creative, what-if, out-of-the-box thinking.
- Clinical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of behavioral health treatment modalities, assessment tools, and clinical best practices.
- Quality Assurance: Strong background in implementing quality assurance programs to ensure the delivery of effective and high-quality services.
- Regulatory Compliance: In-depth understanding of relevant behavioral health regulations and accreditation standards.
- Interpersonal Skills: Able to build effective and productive organizational relationships, inspire trust, manage conflicts and disagreements, leverage networks. Ability to foster open dialogue, deliver presentations, speak effectively, listen to others, and prepare writing communications.
- Strategic Thinking: Able to shape strategy and drive execution with sound judgment, visionary and forward thinking. Analyze issues, using a progressive, strategic mindset that seeks ways for continual organizational improvement. Proven leadership skills in overseeing multiple operational functions, developing strategic plans, and making informed decisions to optimize organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Data Analysis: Proficient in data collection and analysis to assess program outcomes and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Resource Management: Experience in budget management and resource allocation to optimize program efficiency.
