Vice President, Behavioral Health, Baptist Medical Group
About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Baptist Medical Group is seeking an experienced Vice President of Behavioral Health Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for Behavioral Health services in Jacksonville, Fl. This executive leadership role is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the clinical and business operations of Baptist Medical Group Behavioral Health while supporting growth, operational excellence, physician partnerships, and patient experience initiatives. We are seeking a dynamic healthcare executive with extensive behavioral health leadership experience, strong physician relationship management skills, and a proven ability to lead operational strategy in a complex healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader focused on quality, innovation, growth, and patient-centered care. Vice President of Behavioral Health Operations, Job Responsibilities: Provide executive leadership and operational oversight for Baptist Medical Group Behavioral Health services and practice operations. Partner closely with physician and clinical leaders to align operational performance with clinical quality and patient care initiatives. Lead strategic growth initiatives, including expansion of existing services, development of new practice locations, and integration of community practices into the network. Oversee operational areas including practice management support, revenue cycle operations, physician compensation management, quality improvement initiatives, technology implementations, and operational performance. Support physician recruitment efforts, physician contract negotiations, and service line development initiatives. Serve as the executive lead for Behavioral Health technology and operational improvement projects. Champion patient experience and quality initiatives while driving operational excellence and performance improvement efforts. Collaborate with Baptist Health leadership, physician partners, and community stakeholders to support organizational goals and strategic priorities. Serve as a liaison with legislators, regulatory agencies, and community organizations to advocate for behavioral health access and services. Monitor healthcare industry trends, legislative changes, and regulatory updates impacting behavioral health operations and strategy. Experience Requirements: 10+ years of behavioral healthcare management experience required. 10+ years of physician relationship management experience required. Revenue cycle operations experience required. Experience leading operational growth initiatives and complex healthcare operations required. Experience with healthcare strategy, operational improvement, and physician practice management preferred. Government relations, advocacy, and community partnership experience preferred. Education & Credential Requirements: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Health Administration (MHA), or related advanced degree required. Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) preferred. Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) certification preferred. If you are a transformational healthcare leader passionate about advancing behavioral health services, operational excellence, and strategic growth, we encourage you to apply today with Baptist Medical Group. Primary Location: Downtown - 841 Building Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job