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 RYCs 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 and Responsibilities:

Leadership of Program Service Delivery and 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 organizations 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.

Clinical Oversight:

• 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.

Quality Assurance:

• 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.

Staff D velopment:

• 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.

Resource Management:

• 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.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

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 eff