Executive Director, Behavioral Health Services

Executive Director – Behavioral Health

Hiring for an Executive Director for Cornell Behavioral Health. Cornell Behavioral Health provides a full continuum of care— from intensive outpatient counseling and partial hospitalization to inpatient services, crisis stabilization, and assessments. Our 82-bed state‑of‑the‑art facility offers an innovative, welcoming environment that promotes healing and recovery for patients of all ages: children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

As the only hospital in Sarasota County serving as a behavioral health safety‑net provider, SMH plays a vital role in the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and fiscal responsibilities across the health system
• Serve as a role model and guide a multidisciplinary team
• Build strong internal and community partnerships
• Make a direct impact on patient care and outcomes

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Require Master's degree in relevant health care management discipline.
• Require seven (7) years of progressive management experience and/or facility administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer certification by relevant program or professional organization (e.g., Association of Mental Health Administrators).
• Prefer demonstrated organizational and time management skills to maximize productivity and outcomes.
• Prefer ability to provide leadership and mentoring by guiding individuals and groups towards desired outcomes, setting performance standards and delivering quality services.
• Prefer demonstrated oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle difficult situations diplomatically.

Mandatory Education

• Require Master's degree in relevant health care management discipline.

Benefits

Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:

• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre‑Tax Dollars
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
• Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
• Bereavement Leave
• Free Parking
• On Campus Dining with a 10% discount
• Credit Union with teller machines on campus
• Direct Deposit
• Free Wellness Screening
• Free confidential counseling services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Referral Programs
• Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

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