Director of Behavioral Health

Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS) provides a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well-being of all who live in or visit the ten outermost towns of Cape Cod. With locations in Harwich Port, Wellfleet and Provincetown, OCHS cares for more than 20,000 patients annually, and no one is denied access to services due to an inability to pay.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Director of Behavioral Health is responsible for the overall leadership, clinical governance, operational management, and strategic development of all on-site behavioral health services at OCHS.
This role provides oversight of a population-based integrated care program development, the collaborative care program, traditional therapy services, and substance use disorder day treatment and recovery services. This role will ensure high-quality, accessible, compliant, and sustainable care across all OCHS sites. The Director serves as the senior clinical and operational authority for the Behavioral Health Department, supporting whole-person, patient-centered care consistent with the mission and values of OCHS. The Director will also be responsible for providing direct patient care with a focus on time-limited, empirically supported intervention and treatment in keeping with the integrated care services model.

QUALIFICATIONS
LICSW; Master?s degree or Doctorate in social work, psychology, or related behavioral health field.
Current license with no past or present suspensions and/or probations.
Experience leading behavioral health services in community health, integrated care, or primary care settings.
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with EHR systems (Epic preferred) and standard office technology (e.g. Microsoft Teams, SharePoint).
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.
Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.
Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE A SEASONED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LEADER WHO IS:
Clinically grounded and systems-oriented.
Comfortable holding both strategic and operational responsibility.
Skilled in integrated care, population-based approaches, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Adept at leading teams through change with clarity, transparency, and empathy.
Motivated by mission-driven, community-based healthcare.
Experience in integrated care, primary care behavioral health, VA PCMHI, or FQHC/community health settings strongly preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and change-management skills.