Senior Director Behavioral Health

Job description

The Senior Director, Behavioral Health is accountable for leading, setting strategic direction, coordinating, and supporting the Behavioral Health service line for the Providence Swedish North Service Area (NWSA). Reporting directly to the PRMCE Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and with a matrix reporting relationship to the CNO of Swedish Edmonds, this role partners closely with intraprofessional teams, community stakeholders, and system leadership to improve patient care and promote high‑quality, cost‑effective outcomes. The Senior Director collaborates with Puget Sound and System Population Health leadership and councils to implement and advance value‑based care initiatives that support behavioral health integration and whole‑person care. This leader develops data‑driven strategic and operational plans for an integrated behavioral health model designed to lower total cost of care through coordinated, connected care experiences. The role holds service‑area accountability for a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health services, including behavioral health urgent care, emergency department behavioral health services, substance use treatment and recovery services, inpatient behaviora...