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Vice President, Residential and Supportive Housing

Comprehensive Healthcare, Yakima, WA, United States


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 VP of Residential and Supportive Housing is a leader who will shape the future of 24/7 residential care and community-based supportive housing for individuals with complex behavioral health needs. This role carries full administrative and clinical accountability across a portfolio of residential programs and housing initiatives, with a focus on elevating quality, driving innovation, and building scalable care models. This position will bring bold, strategic thinking to one of the most critical intersections in behavioral health, bridging acute stabilization and lasting community reintegration. The VP will architect housing solutions that reduce recidivism, advance health equity, and meaningfully improve quality of life for the populations we serve. By embedding social determinants of health into program design and championing a recovery-oriented culture, this VP will directly influence system outcomes.

Passion for the Work, Compassion for the Client

Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and sound judgment in all interactions

Prioritizes client safety, dignity, and outcomes

Maintains composure and effectiveness in high-pressure or emotionally demanding situations

Customer Service

Takes ownership of issues and follows through to resolution

Communicates clearly, honestly, and proactively

Maintains a solutions-oriented approach and supports both clients and colleagues

Collaborative Problem Solving

Engages others to develop effective, aligned solutions

Communicates openly and works across teams to reduce silos

Shares accountability for decisions and outcomes

Leadership Expectations

Sets clear expectations and holds self and others accountable

Addresses issues at the appropriate level

Aligns team performance with organizational goals

Key Success Measures

Housing Stability: Percentage of residents successfully transitioning to lower levels of care or permanent independent housing

Operational Occupancy: Maintenance of occupancy rates at or above 93% across the residential portfolio

Regulatory Excellence: Zero high-risk findings in state licensing audits and HUD/SHP compliance reviews

Patient Outcomes: Measurable improvement in patient functional assessment scores (e.g., DLA-20 or LOCUS) from admission to discharge

Five Key Activities Lead Residential Program Operations

Oversee daily operations of residential treatment facilities (Level I, II, and III)

Ensure adequate staffing, therapeutic programming, and facility maintenance

Expand Supportive Housing Portfolios

Direct development and management of permanent supportive housing (PSH) and transitional housing programs

Serve as liaison with housing authorities and landlords

Clinical Model Integration

Implement best-known practices, including Housing First, Trauma-Informed Care, and Milieu Therapy

Ensure consistency in standards of care across all housing sites

Strategic Care Management

Coordinate closely with the EVP to support seamless transitions from acute and inpatient units into residential settings

Reduce bottlenecks across the continuum of care

Quality and Risk Oversight

Monitor incident reports, health and safety protocols, and medication management processes

Mitigate organizational and clinical risk within residential settings

Other Key Responsibilities

Participate in execution of the organization’s strategic plan, aligning initiatives with vision, mission, and business objectives

Oversee dashboards and reporting to track clinical KPIs, treatment effectiveness, and patient insights

Recruit, develop, and inspire high-performing interdisciplinary clinical and administrative teams

Foster an agile, innovative, and continuous-improvement culture

Collaborate with senior leadership, IT, Compliance, Finance, and Clinical Operations to align Residential and Supportive Housing efforts with organizational priorities

Provide input on and manage program-specific budgets to ensure cost-effective resource utilization and maximize reimbursement

Oversee compliance and reporting for federal, state, and local housing grants and contracts

Represent the organization in continuum of care meetings, housing task forces, and behavioral health planning councils

Develop partnerships that expand resident access to vocational training, food security, and primary healthcare

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

Qualifications Education

Bachelor’s degree required (Healthcare Administration, Business, Psychology, or related field)

Advanced degree preferred (MHA, MBA, MSW, or similar)

Experience

Minimum 5 years of healthcare management experience

Minimum 3 years in a senior leadership role

Experience within behavioral health or crisis systems preferred

Direct oversight of residential treatment or supportive housing programs strongly preferred

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.

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