Vice President of Operations- Behavioral Health

Vice President of Operations- Behavioral Health

The Vice President, Operations (VPO) is responsible for the implementation, management, retention and expansion of contracts at assigned hospitals. In addition, is responsible for attaining the program marketing and financial goals of assigned groups. He/she is responsible for the staffing of Program Directors for assigned programs.

• Client Relations
  1. Gathers and uses client profile information to strengthen relationships with hospital administration
  2. Understands and meets hospital administrator's expectations of the management company
  3. Identifies and resolves operations issues with hospital administration

• Group Development
  1. Responsible for identifying and negotiating expanded contract management opportunities with established contracts
  2. Responsible for contract retention, and identifying and negotiating new contract opportunities with established programs
  3. Prepares, negotiates and executes expansion of contract management agreements and amendments for assigned programs
  4. Assists group development during negotiations for new contracts

• Program Management
  1. Responsible for preparation and oversight of annual performance budget
  2. Responsible for assuring development and implementation of a plan of service for assigned programs, and ensuring they adhere to current policies and procedures
  3. Responsible for assuring regulatory compliance with Federal, State, and local standards
  4. Responsible quality assurance and improvement plan for each program within group
  5. Responsible for identifying service opportunities to expand the continuum of care
  6. Works with Clinical Services to ensure that each assigned program receives a clinical audit within six (6) months of program commencement, an annual audit 12 months after commencement, and annually thereafter
  7. Collaborates with Vice President, Marketing to ensure RDC Meetings are held to develop strategic plan for assigned programs
  8. Reviews patient records to ensure completeness and that appropriate care is being provided
  9. Reviews risk areas during site visits including the admission system

• Marketing and Business Development
  1. Collaborates with Program Director and client hospital in developing and providing quality programs and services for the communities served by the assigned programs
  2. Collaborates with Vice President, Marketing in developing and implementing program-specific marketing and activities to ensure appropriate utilization of the program

• Financial Management
  1. Drives strong operational performance and achieves budgeted financial objectives
  2. Increases revenues and income before inter-company allocations, maintains or decreases effective bad debt rate, achieves the margin percentage
  3. Implements operating cost controls in the areas of staffing, supplies, purchase services, etc.

• Personnel Recruitment and Management
  1. Collaborates with client hospital to staff assigned programs according to hospital and company staffing standards
  2. Establishes direction, coaches employees, provides feedback and builds commitment
  3. Leverages Horizon Health recruiting staff to engage local healthcare providers to ensure medical coverage for the unit when applicable
  4. Negotiates and executes independent contractor agreements for Physicians, Medical Director, and ancillary support staff when applicable
  5. Collaborates with Horizon Health recruiting staff to implements programs to enhance continuous pipeline of applicants for development and promotional opportunities

• Reporting Systems
  1. Responsible for assuring development and implementation of HorizonPlus and Horizon CQI+
  2. Collaborates with the Vice President, Marketing in preparing and submitting 90-Day Unit Operations Plan for assigned programs
  3. Responsible for preparing monthly operation reports to client hospitals based on need
  4. Responsible for completing assigned employee performance assessment in a timely manner

Benefit Highlights:

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities within the company

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

• Master's degree in health administration or health related field required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a supervisory/ management role in mental health/ chemical dependency unit required.
• Advanced working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory standards
• Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities

Travel is extensive; at around 90%

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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