Executive Director – Psychiatry (Post-Acute / Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Psych Health Associates
Florida (Multi-Region Oversight) - Candidates MUST live in FL and have the ability to travel throughout the state.
Position Overview
The Executive Director of Psychiatry will serve as a senior operational leader responsible for the performance, growth, and day-to-day execution of psychiatric services across skilled nursing facilities throughout Florida.
This role will oversee provider operations, facility partnerships, credentialing workflows, and financial performance, while working cross-functionally with business development, credentialing, and administrative teams to ensure seamless onboarding, strong client relationships, and operational excellence.
The Executive Director will play a key role in supporting both client satisfaction and provider engagement while driving sustainable growth across the psychiatry service line.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Execution
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Oversee daily psychiatry operations across all assigned facilities, ensuring consistent and high-quality service delivery
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Develop and implement scalable workflows across scheduling, onboarding, and credentialing
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Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements
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Maintain a structured operational cadence (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly priorities)
Financial Oversight & Performance Management
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Review and analyze monthly profit and loss (P&L) statements for psychiatry services
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Monitor provider productivity, revenue trends, and expense management
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Prepare performance reports and roll-ups for executive leadership
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Partner with finance to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and profitability
Credentialing & Administrative Oversight
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Support and oversee payer credentialing processes, including tracking and follow-up
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Partner closely with the credentialing and administrative teams to ensure timely processing and issue resolution
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Oversee facility credentialing workflows for all psychiatry providers
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Ensure compliance with all regulatory and documentation requirements
Provider Operations, Engagement & Development
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Oversee provider scheduling and coverage coordination across all facilities
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Monitor provider productivity and support performance optimization
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Assist with employee performance reviews, coaching, and ongoing development
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Participate in interviewing and hiring of new psychiatry providers
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Serve as a key point of contact for provider engagement, support, and retention
Facility Relations & Customer Experience
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Maintain strong relationships with facility administrators, DONs, and leadership teams
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Ensure high levels of responsiveness, communication, and service quality
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Actively engage and gather customer feedback to improve service delivery and client satisfaction
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Address operational or clinical concerns proactively to support retention
Business Development & Growth Support
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Work closely with the business development team to support new partnerships and expansion efforts
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Ensure smooth onboarding of new facilities, including coordination across clinical, credentialing, and admin teams
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Identify opportunities for service expansion within existing accounts
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Support relationship-building efforts to strengthen long-term partnerships
Staffing & Workforce Planning
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Oversee staffing models to ensure appropriate psychiatry provider coverage
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Partner with recruiting and leadership on hiring needs and workforce planning
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Align scheduling, productivity expectations, and facility needs
Qualifications
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5+ years of leadership experience in healthcare operations, preferably in psychiatry or behavioral health
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Strong understanding of skilled nursing facility (SNF) operations and post-acute workflows
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Experience with provider management, credentialing, and multi-site operations
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Financial acumen with experience reviewing P&L statements and performance metrics
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Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally (operations, business development, credentialing)
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Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Core Competencies
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Operational leadership and accountability
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Strategic growth mindset
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Relationship-driven leadership
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Financial and data-driven decision making
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Cross-functional collaboration
What Success Looks Like in This Role
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Psychiatry providers are fully staffed, scheduled, and supported across all facilities
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New facilities are onboarded smoothly with strong coordination across teams
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Credentialing and administrative workflows are efficient and timely
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Facilities report high satisfaction and consistent communication
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Provider engagement and retention remain strong
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Financial performance is tracked, understood, and improving
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Business development efforts are supported with seamless operational execution
Base Salary (Florida Market – Behavioral Health / SNF)
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Range: $90-110,000 based on experience and skillset
Bonus Opportunity: Up to 10% of Base Salary based on performance/productivity
Travel required 50% - 50% remote
Location: MUST be located in the state of FL
