What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Vice President, Acute, Inpatient, and Residential Services position at COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE?
Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.
What are we looking for in a Vice President?
The EVP of Acute, Inpatient, and Residential Services is a visionary, data-driven leader responsible for designing and executing innovative clinical strategies that drive growth, deepen patient engagement, and enhance the organization's reputation for excellence in behavioral healthcare. The EVP is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical performance of all high-acuity service lines within a large behavioral health organization. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care across inpatient units, crisis stabilization units, and residential treatment programs while maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The EVP drives service integration, throughput, and care coordination to optimize patient flow and outcomes across the continuum of care. They are accountable for financial performance, workforce strategy, and program growth, aligning operations with organizational goals and evolving payer and market dynamics. In partnership with clinical and executive leadership, the EVP advances best practices, quality improvement initiatives, and risk management strategies. This role also serves as a key external representative, building relationships with referral sources, health systems, and community stakeholders to strengthen access and system impact.
Vice President duties may include:
- ensuring the delivery of appropriate, clinically-effective, and culturally-competent services across all programs by managing staff levels, work assignments, and internal processes
- mentoring and developing individual employees and teams, providing guidance and structure to achieve best practice, and working to develop strong clinical skills and optimal performance across all staff
- monitoring the clinical effectiveness of programs and ensuring that services are consistent with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards
- communicating agency vision, plans, and changes to direct reports and program staff
- representing the organization in state, local, and regional committees and developing business relationships with other service providers
- serving as a member of the senior leadership team, which includes developing and implementing agency policies and procedures and participating in short- and long-term strategic planning for the organization
Qualifications:
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Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MHA, MBA, MSW) preferred.
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Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in healthcare management, with at least three years in a senior leadership role, preferably within a large behavioral health or crisis system.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development
- A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
- Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Innovative Program & Services
- A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
- Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
- Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
- Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Excellent Benefits
- Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
- Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
- Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
- Access to Employee Assistance Program services
- Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
- Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
- Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.
Salary : $140,004 - $210,017