Director, Behavioral Health

1 day ago
United States$168k–270kFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Competitive
Salary Percentile71th percentile
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120% above median for General Medicine

Accepting this costs you $61k over 3 years

This employer has 645 open roles — high hiring urgency

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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 OversightBudget ManagementRegulatory ComplianceQuality ImprovementWorkforce DevelopmentFinancial ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationProblem-solvingPatient-centered CareClinical AdministrationProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementCommunicationAnalytical Skills
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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, Budget Management, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Improvement, Workforce Development, Financial Management, Interpersonal Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for behavioral health service lines across inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsible for coordinating psychological and therapeutic services while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing patient outcomes.

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

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About Sutter Health

Medical Practices
Tracy, California
10+

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

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