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Job description
Position Overview
Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center seeks a nationally recognized physician leader to serve as Executive Director of the Clinical Institute of Behavioral Health. The role is responsible for defining and executing the strategic vision, clinical excellence, academic advancement, operational performance, and growth of behavioral health services across the Cedars‑Sinai Health System.
Reporting Structure
Executive Vice President for Medicine and Health Sciences / Dean (academic & research)
Executive Vice President for Clinical Affairs / Chief Medical Officer (clinical quality)
Executive Vice President, Hospital Operations / Chief Operating Officer (hospital operations)
Executive Vice President, Medical Network (ambulatory operations)
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Leadership
Provide executive oversight for all clinical, academic, and operational aspects of the behavioral health service line
Lead transformation into a unified, system‑wide behavioral health enterprise
Serve as primary liaison to executive leadership, medical staff, and external stakeholders
Drive policy development, system‑wide care models, and large‑scale performance improvement initiatives
Strategic Growth & Program Development
Define and implement a multi‑year strategic roadmap for behavioral health services
Expand a regional and nationally recognized behavioral health network
Standardize care pathways and operating models across the system
Lead growth through partnerships, affiliations, joint ventures, and digital health innovation
Clinical Quality & Workforce
Maintain accountability for clinical quality, safety, and patient experience
Oversee medical staff governance, credentialing, and performance
Lead recruitment, development, and retention of top‑tier behavioral health clinicians
Establish clear performance metrics and accountability frameworks
Academic & Education Leadership
Provide strategic oversight for residency, fellowship, and interprofessional training programs
Partner with Cedars‑Sinai Health Sciences University to expand workforce pipelines
Ensure national distinction and accreditation excellence in training programs
Research Enterprise
Set strategic direction for a robust behavioral health research portfolio
Expand funding through federal, industry, and philanthropic sources
Promote interdisciplinary and translational research aligned with institutional priorities
Financial & Operational Management
Maintain full accountability for financial performance and long‑term sustainability
Optimize resource allocation, workforce models, and operational efficiency
Lead capital planning, infrastructure strategy, and philanthropic initiatives
Drive integration across inpatient, ambulatory, and virtual care platforms
Opportunity
Lead transformation of behavioral health at enterprise scale
Build a nationally recognized clinical and academic institute
Shape the future of integrated behavioral healthcare delivery
Compensation Range
Total Compensation Range: $775,000 - $960,000
Qualifications
MD (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
Board Certification in Psychiatry
Eligible for unrestricted California medical license
Demonstrated success building and leading a system‑wide behavioral health enterprise
Proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, and operational leadership
Record of academic, clinical, and administrative excellence
Strong leadership competencies, including team development, stakeholder engagement, and change management
Experience with quality improvement, performance metrics, and large‑scale healthcare systems
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Worksite address
beverly hills, CA, 90211, US
Who can apply
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