VP of Behavioral Health
TemPositions Health Care
Brooklyn, NY · Posted September 17, 2026
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About the job
Vice President of Behavioral Health
The Vice President of Behavioral Health provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for all behavioral health services at BMS Family Health & Wellness Centers. This includes oversight of outpatient and inpatient mental health and substance use disorder programs, including OASAS Part 820 services. The VP ensures high-quality, trauma-informed, culturally responsive care aligned with regulatory standards, organizational goals, and community needs.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Executive Leadership
Lead and expand integrated behavioral health services across the organization.
Serve on the executive leadership team, contributing to strategy, policy, and performance improvement.
Promote collaboration across medical, behavioral health, and social services.
Clinical & Quality Oversight
Ensure evidence-based care and clinical excellence.
Supervise program directors and clinical leaders.
Oversee quality assurance, utilization review, incident management, and performance improvement.
Ensure trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally competent care.
Regulatory & Compliance
Ensure compliance with OASAS Part 820, OMH, DOH, Joint Commission (if applicable), and other regulatory bodies.
Oversee audits, licensing, certifications, and corrective action plans.
Partner with compliance and legal teams to mitigate risk.
Operations & Financial Management
Oversee program operations, staffing, budgeting, productivity, and outcomes.
Monitor financial performance and revenue cycle.
Lead program development, grants, partnerships, and workforce planning.
Ensure efficient resource utilization and long-term sustainability.
Represent the organization with regulators, funders, hospitals, and community partners.
Strengthen referral networks and advocate for behavioral health services.
Required Qualifications
MSW and active NYS LCSW.
CASAC certification.
10+ years of behavioral health experience (inpatient and outpatient).
5+ years of leadership managing OASAS Part 820 residential and SUD programs.
Experience in FQHC or safety-net settings and integrated care models.
Strong expertise in regulatory compliance, program development, and budget management.
Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Annualized salary of $180 - $200k
EOE: We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
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Pay:$180,000.00 - $200,000.00