Vice President of Mental Health Operations

Work LocationOrange, CaliforniaWork ShiftDay – 08hrs (United States of America)Why CHOC?At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.Environmental Sustainability StatementDriven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.Job SummaryRady Children’s Health, Orange (RCHO) is seeking an accomplished and visionary Vice President of Mental Health Operations to be the system strategic lead for mental health care for the Rady system in Orange County. The person in this role will serve as an executive leadership touchpoint across departments that significantly impact mental health care for RCHO patients, including psychiatry, psychology, nursing, population health and primary care. To this end, the Vice President for Mental Health will function as the leader of an enterprise-wide Mental Health Institute, which will include governing representation from multiple departments and divisions as well as representation from UCI Health. Finally, this position will involve administrative oversight of the Department of Psychology at RCHO. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of pediatric mental health services at one of the nation’s premier children’s hospitals. As the strategic lead for all aspects of mental health care across the enterprise, the Vice President of Mental Health Operations will be responsible for setting a unifying vision and driving systemwide alignment of services to meet the evolving needs of children, youth, and families. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy that integrates prevention, early intervention, acute care, and ongoing treatment into a coordinated continuum of care, ensuring mental health is embedded as a core element of pediatric health. The Vice President will provide executive leadership for program growth, innovation, and quality improvement, positioning RCHO as a regional and national leader in pediatric mental health. Key responsibilities include shaping policy and partnerships with county, state, and community stakeholders; advancing workforce development to address critical shortages; leveraging data and population health strategies to optimize outcomes; and aligning clinical, academic, and research initiatives to ensure excellence in care delivery. Working collaboratively with senior leaders, physicians, and frontline teams, the Vice President will drive cultural and organizational change to prioritize mental health as essential to overall health, ensuring that all children, youth, and families served by RCHO have access to high-quality, compassionate, and equitable care. To enable and accelerate this work, the Vice President of Mental Health Operations will establish and provide executive coordination and oversight of the RCHO Mental Health Institute, a jointly governed initiative that integrates psychology, psychiatry, nursing, population health, and other disciplines. This institute will serve as the organizational hub for strategy, program development, research, and innovation in pediatric mental health across the RCHO enterprise. The Vice President of Mental Health Operations will play a critical role in aligning diverse clinical and academic teams, advancing strategic initiatives, and ensuring that RCHO remains a national leader in addressing the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and their families. The Vice President will serve as the administrative leader for the Department of Psychology, with full responsibility for budget and revenue cycle management, human resources, clinical operations, and accreditation compliance. The successful candidate will need to be a strong operational leader who can balance fiscal stewardship with the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient- and family-centered care. In this capacity, the Vice President of Mental Health Operations will work in dyadic partnership with the Chief of Psychology, sharing responsibility for strategic planning, program development, and clinical decision-making. While the Vice President of Mental Health Operations provides administrative leadership, the Chief of Psychology will maintain primary authority over the Department’s extensive training and internship programs, ensuring continued excellence in education and workforce development. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership experience in healthcare administration, deep understanding of behavioral health systems, and the ability to foster collaboration across disciplines. They must demonstrate a vision for building a seamless behavioral health continuum of care and the operational acumen to bring that vision into reality, ensuring children, youth, and families experience integrated, coordinated, and accessible services across the care journey. This is a high-visibility executive position with broad organizational impact, reporting to C-suite hospital leadership and collaborating closely with clinical, research, and community partners.Pay RangeMinimum $228,862 Midpoint $303,222 Maximum $377,603Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.Experience Required: 5 years of executive leadership experience in healthcare Preferred: 7 years of executive leadership experience in behavioral healthcareEducation Required: Master’s degree in public health, health administration or a related field Preferred: Doctorate (PhD, PsyD, MD) in public health, health administration or a related fieldTraining Required: Oversight of large complex budgets Preferred: Oversight of large complex budgets funding behavioral health servicesSpecialized Skills Required: Experience working with state and local governments Preferred: Experience working with the State of California and County government in CaliforniaLicensure Required: N/A Preferred: N/AWork Environments - Functional DemandSedentary - Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.Physical Activity RequirementsBending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviationPhysical Activity LiftingLifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%Sensory RequirementsColor Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near VisionEnvironment RequirementsAirborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or ElevationsNon-Discrimination StatementCHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.