Chair, Sutter Behavioral Health Service Line

Position Overview: Responsible for leading the strategic, clinical, and programmatic direction of the Behavioral Health Service Line across Sutter Health. This role is crucial in enhancing patient care and access, developing distinctive programs, optimizing financial and operational performance, and driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across all levels of service delivery. Will have direct oversight over service line physician section chiefs and medical directors, working closely with market-level leadership across Sutter Health ensuring excellence in clinical programming. Will serve as the clinical subject matter expert for the Behavioral Health Service Line. Will lead and act in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Sutter Health. This is a hybrid role with both work from home and onsite requirements. The successful candidate will live within the Sutter footprint. Job Description : EDUCATION: MD or DO CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: MD-Doctor of Medicine OR DO-Doctor of Osteopathy of California Board Certified Psychiatrist TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: At least 8 years of clinical experience, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles managing complex teams within a large health system. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated success in strategic planning, improving patient access, engaging in philanthropy efforts, reducing clinical variation, and implementing cost reduction strategies. Demonstrated leadership in administrative positions in Hospital and/or Medical Group settings. Or, demonstrated leadership in an Academic Medical Center setting. Proven record of recruitment and retention of talent Leadership experience in a large, advanced, complex health system is highly preferred. Experience within an integrated care system that includes multiple hospitals, a pluralistic medical staff, as well as an insurance product is ideal. A proven track record in improving quality and safety in a complex health system is required. Must be a leader champion of quality. Thorough knowledge and understanding of current trends in health care, including physician hospital relations, physician practice models, access issues, quality improvement processes, clinical information systems, and the implications of changing health care environment for medical credentialing are essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including donors, community leaders, and healthcare professionals. A strong understanding of graduate medical education and experience in teaching/training is preferred. Job Shift : Days Schedule : Part Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No This position is work from home eligible. Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 20 Employee Status: Regular Number of Openings: 1 Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $162.24 to $259.59 / hour. Sacramento Valley Pay Pay Range is $142.77 to $228.44 / hour. The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.