Overview
Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health | Strategic Leadership | Integrated Care | Program Growth
Join a mission-driven organization transforming behavioral health care across New Jersey.
Our client, a leading nonprofit human services organization, is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through compassionate, evidence-based, and person-centered care. We’re seeking a visionary Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Behavioral Health Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of outpatient, community-based, and residential programs.
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished behavioral health executive—or a hospital or healthcare leader—ready to drive innovation, integration, and measurable community impact.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple behavioral health service lines, including outpatient, community-based, and residential programs.
· Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
· Oversee program quality, performance, and fiscal management, ensuring sustainability and growth.
· Advance Whole Person Care and integrated behavioral health models in collaboration with hospitals, primary care, and managed care organizations.
· Partner with internal and external stakeholders—including payers, community agencies, and state entities—to enhance access, outcomes, and system coordination.
· Work effectively across business units and leadership levels—up, down, and sideways—to align strategy, integrate systems, and drive organizational performance.
· Adapt to evolving business and funding models, including restructuring licenses, reimbursement frameworks, and service lines to support revenue cycle optimization and compliance.
· Utilize data-driven decision-making to evaluate outcomes, productivity, and financial performance.
· Lead and mentor program directors and clinical managers to foster innovation, accountability, and professional development.
· Collaborate with executive leadership to expand service lines, strengthen value-based partnerships, and position the organization as a leader in behavioral health integration and housing support.
Qualifications
· Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), or related field required; Doctorate preferred. A combination of behavioral health expertise and advanced business or systems management training is highly valued.
· Current New Jersey clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
· Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health, human services, or healthcare administration, including at least 5 years in senior management.
· Demonstrated success in strategic planning, program development, and fiscal management across complex service delivery systems.
· Proven ability to work effectively across business units, departments, and leadership levels—up, down, and sideways—to align strategy, integrate operations, and drive organizational performance.
· Experience adapting to evolving business and funding models, including restructuring licenses or reimbursement frameworks to support sustainability and revenue cycle optimization.
· Strong track record in integrated care, managed care partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration, including familiarity with Medicaid 1115 waivers and HUD-funded or supportive housing initiatives.
· Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor emerging leaders, and build inclusive, trauma-informed workplace cultures.
· Skilled in data-driven decision-making, outcome measurement, and continuous quality improvement.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with a commitment to equity, access, and innovation in behavioral health care.
Why Join
· Influence behavioral health strategy at a system-wide level
· Lead a mission-driven, innovative, and collaborative executive team
· Drive integration, access, and quality in behavioral health and housing systems
· Be part of a respected organization making a tangible impact on individuals, families, and communities across New Jersey
Ready to lead where purpose meets performance? Apply now to help shape the future of behavioral health care through innovation, collaboration, and compassionate leadership.
