Director, Behavioral Health

4 days ago

United States$168k–270kFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Director, Behavioral Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

develop optimal growth opportunities, and deliver effective business solutions that meet the goals of the fo.

Requirements

-, including The Joint Commission (TJC), California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and Title 22 specifications.

Knowledge of medical terminology to include diagnostic and operative procedures.

Knowledge of State, Federal, and Professional Industry Standards pertaining to healthcare practice.

Conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a complex environment.

Benefits & Compensation

Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Sutter Health as a Director, Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

Strategic leadershipOperational oversightBehavioral health managementQuality improvementBudget managementRegulatory complianceThe Joint Commission standardsMultidisciplinary team leadershipFinancial managementChange managementStakeholder collaborationEvidence-based carePerformance outcomesWorkforce developmentClinical administration

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Position Insights

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Sutter Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician position at $169k to $270k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Strategic leadership, Operational oversight, Behavioral health management, Quality improvement, Budget management, Regulatory compliance, The Joint Commission standards, Multidisciplinary team leadership. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for behavioral health service lines across inpatient and outpatient settings. They are responsible for developing and improving therapeutic services while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational goals.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Comprehensive benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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