Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Position SummaryThe Regional Director will ensure the achievement of the Fairfield Regionrsquos behavioral health core strategies and operating results by providing collaborative leadership among St Vincentrsquos Medical Center and Behavioral Health Network leaders and across the Hartford HealthCare system The Regional Director working in collaboration with the regional Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health serves as the dyad leader for the service line being responsible for strategy program development and overall provision of all behavioral health services provided in the Fairfield region which include inpatient care psychiatric emergency services ambulatory services and the community support services divisionKey AccountabilitiesCollaborates with the regional Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health to serve as the dyad leaders for the behavioral health service line Supports Chair in operational and business functions to achieve regional goals for medical staff and medical education initiativesParticipates in strategic planning and program development Links the function to other organization functions by participating in work groups and teams by encouraging staff to participate in cross organization activities and by integrating with other functions to contribute to the achievement of system wide resultsIdentifies develops plans and actualizes opportunities for program growth and innovation for behavioral health across the regionPrepares and adheres to departmental budgets and responds to all applicable administrative timeframes Identifies and implements appropriate cost containment measuresDevelops regional goals to support Fairfield Regionrsquos behavioral health objectives and priorities Consults with the Fairfield Region VP of Operations VP of Patient Care Services and others to coordinate behavioral health activities with other hospital initiativesDemonstrates judgment by contributing to an environment that facilitates development of clinical expertise of staff by role modeling teaching coaching and mentoring Uses knowledge and expertise to identify potential problems andor resources for patients and their familiesDemonstrates advocacy and moral agency by advocating on behalf of the department to represent the concerns of patients families and staff Works in collaboration with multidisciplinary and multi agency teams to balance technology with values that emphasize quality of life consumer choice risk benefit decisions access and integrity of lifeDemonstrates systems thinking by recognizing responding and following up on all issues concerns and suggestions on behalf of the patient population and staff Provides timely follow up and provides leadership in system redesign to promote a culture of safetyWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Position SummaryThe Regional Director will ensure the achievement of the Fairfield Regionrsquos behavioral health core strategies and operating results by providing collaborative leadership among St Vincentrsquos Medical Center and Behavioral Health Network leaders and across the Hartford HealthCare system The Regional Director working in collaboration with the regional Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health serves as the dyad leader for the service line being responsible for strategy program development and overall provision of all behavioral health services provided in the Fairfield region which include inpatient care psychiatric emergency services ambulatory services and the community support services divisionKey AccountabilitiesCollaborates with the regional Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health to serve as the dyad leaders for the behavioral health service line Supports Chair in operational and business functions to achieve regional goals for medical staff and medical education initiativesParticipates in strategic planning and program development Links the function to other organization functions by participating in work groups and teams by encouraging staff to participate in cross organization activities and by integrating with other functions to contribute to the achievement of system wide resultsIdentifies develops plans and actualizes opportunities for program growth and innovation for behavioral health across the regionPrepares and adheres to departmental budgets and responds to all applicable administrative timeframes Identifies and implements appropriate cost containment measuresDevelops regional goals to support Fairfield Regionrsquos behavioral health objectives and priorities Consults with the Fairfield Region VP of Operations VP of Patient Care Services and others to coordinate behavioral health activities with other hospital initiativesDemonstrates judgment by contributing to an environment that facilitates development of clinical expertise of staff by role modeling teaching coaching and mentoring Uses knowledge and expertise to identify potential problems andor resources for patients and their familiesDemonstrates advocacy and moral agency by advocating on behalf of the department to represent the concerns of patients families and staff Works in collaboration with multidisciplinary and multi agency teams to balance technology with values that emphasize quality of life consumer choice risk benefit decisions access and integrity of lifeDemonstrates systems thinking by recognizing responding and following up on all issues concerns and suggestions on behalf of the patient population and staff Provides timely follow up and provides leadership in system redesign to promote a culture of safetyMasterrsquos Degree in Health Administration Nursing or similar area requiredTen plus years of experience working with a behavioral health populationFive plus years in a leadership position in a behavioral health settingVisible leader with excellent interpersonal communication skills who relates well with all levels of the organizationA creative forward thinking leader with the proven ability to engage coach and mentor direct reports colleagues and other key stakeholdersThe ability to work with diverse groups of providers clinicians nursing staff and all disciplines and appreciate their contributions to the strategic direction of the healthcare systemIntellectually facile will have the ability to be conceptually creative grasp large amounts of information quickly and articulate conclusions in a clear mannerA demonstrated track record designing strategies and delivering solutions in areas including but not limited to patient experience patient safety employee engagement and workflow redesignHighly effective analytical organizational and problem solving skills Strong communications skills required both written and verbal We take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentMasterrsquos Degree in Health Administration Nursing or similar area requiredTen plus years of experience working with a behavioral health populationFive plus years in a leadership position in a behavioral health settingVisible leader with excellent interpersonal communication skills who relates well with all levels of the organizationA creative forward thinking leader with the proven ability to engage coach and mentor direct reports colleagues and other key stakeholdersThe ability to work with diverse groups of providers clinicians nursing staff and all disciplines and appreciate their contributions to the strategic direction of the healthcare systemIntellectually facile will have the ability to be conceptually creative grasp large amounts of information quickly and articulate conclusions in a clear mannerA demonstrated track record designing strategies and delivering solutions in areas including but not limited to patient experience patient safety employee engagement and workflow redesignHighly effective analytical organizational and problem solving skills Strong communications skills required both written and verbal We take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment