Now Hiring: Executive Director – Behavioral Health

Hiring for an Executive Director for Cornell Behavioral Health . Cornell Behavioral Health provides a full continuum of care — from intensive outpatient counseling and partial hospitalization to inpatient services, crisis stabilization, and assessments. Our 82-bed state-of-the-art facility offers an innovative, welcoming environment that promotes healing and recovery for patients of all ages: children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

As the only hospital in Sarasota County serving as a behavioral health safety-net provider, SMH plays a vital role in the community.

We are seeking an Executive Director of Behavioral Health to:

• Lead operational and fiscal responsibilities across the health system
• Serve as a role model and guide a multidisciplinary team
• Build strong internal and community partnerships
• Make a direct impact on patient care and outcomes

Experience the reward of working in a high-impact role while living and working in paradise! 

Required Qualifications

- Require Master's degree in relevant health care management discipline.
- Require seven (7) years of progressive management experience and/or facility administration.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prefer certification by relevant program or professional organization (e.g., Association of Mental Health Administrators).
- Prefer demonstrated organizational and time management skills to maximize productivity and outcomes.
- Prefer ability to provide leadership and mentoring by guiding individuals and groups towards desired outcomes, setting performance standards and delivering quality services.
- Prefer demonstrated oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle difficult situations diplomatically.

Mandatory Education

- Require Master's degree in relevant health care management discipline.

Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth.

Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America.  In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact.  Now it is your turn to see yourself here.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10!   Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national "standout" hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures - an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000+ hospitals.  Our system has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as these additional accolades: Gallup Great Workplace 2018; recipient of an "A" grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.

The benefits of being the best:

Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:

Total Rewards Package

• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
• Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
• Bereavement Leave
• Free Parking
• On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
• Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
• Direct Deposit
• Free Wellness Screening
• Free confidential counseling services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Referral Programs
• Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Required Qualifications

- Require Master's degree in relevant health care management discipline.
- Require seven (7) years of progressive management experience and/or facility administration.