What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of IT position at Behavioral Health Response?
Position Summary:
The Director of IT is responsible for shaping and executing technology strategies that enable the growth and mission of our behavioral health organization. This role will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of technology initiatives that drive business performance, operational efficiency, and innovation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leadership: Define and influence the organization’s technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term growth.
- Infrastructure & Applications: Oversee the development and management of secure, reliable, and scalable IT systems and applications that support critical business processes.
- Innovation & Enablement: Champion solutions that foster agility, flexibility, and change, positioning technology as a catalyst for innovation in the behavioral health field.
- Governance & Best Practices: Ensure technology investments are cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with industry’s best practices to create measurable value for the company and its customers.
The Director of IT will report directly to the Chief Information Officer and collaborate closely with business leaders to deliver technology solutions that advance organizational goals.
Required Qualifications
- Education:Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including managing infrastructure, applications, and enterprise systems.
- Proven track record of developing and executing IT strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Technical Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of network architecture, cybersecurity frameworks, cloud technologies, and enterprise applications.
- Experience with IT governance, compliance, and risk management.
- Leadership Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage vendors, and influence executive stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred:
- Experience in healthcare or behavioral health environments.
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and healthcare IT regulations.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan
- Professional development opportunities.
- Flexible work hours and remote work options.
At BHR, we believe that every team member has an integral role in the lifesaving treatment we provide. We are a trauma informed agency, and we hire people who are passionate about our mission and are committed to improving the lives of those we serve through our trauma informed models of practice.
Behavioral Health Response is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $100,000 - $115,000