Chief Behavioral Health Strategy Officer

Unique opportunity to join Riverside Community Care’s Executive Leadership Team as Chief Behavioral Health Strategy Officer.

Riverside is one of the largest and most respected non-profit behavioral healthcare and human service organizations in Massachusetts, and this is an exciting time as we expand our reach within the state and globally – bringing our expertise to more people around the world. Our continued growth and commitment to innovation leads us to seek an additional executive level leader to help drive strategic management while ensuring continued excellence in our large array of mental health, addiction, child and family, developmental and cognitive services.

Riverside’s high-quality services, innovation, advocacy and attention to staff morale have earned us recognition, the respect of our peers, and high ratings from our employees and the people we serve.

The Chief Behavioral Health Strategy Officer (CBHSO) serves as a member of Riverside’s Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for the oversight of developing, executing, sustaining, and communicating the organization’s behavioral health strategic initiatives alongside the CEO, EVP, and CFO.

The CBHSO provides leadership, oversight, professional guidance, and coaching in program and project development of service delivery within the organization. The CBHSO is involved in operational day to day projects, working with key staff on critical initiatives.

Additionally, the CBHSO as part of the Executive Leadership Team will lead in the identification of business opportunities, service trends, and key program and departmental integration projects. The CBHSO ensures high quality services that effectively carry out the organization’s mission and strategic plan in a fiscally, legally, and ethically responsible manner that is compliant with regulatory and contractual obligations and Riverside policy.  

Schedule: Hybrid with two days in-office each week required

Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes. 

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

Learn more about our benefits and culture:

Our Benefits

Our Culture

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Required Skills

• • Must have the ability to effectively communicate through verbal and written communications including public presentations

    Good computer skills and comfort with excel and other electronic programs 

    Experience leading project planning and management

    Demonstrated knowledge and ability in budget development and oversight, program development, personnel management and public relations

    Ability to drive independently to program, payor, and other sites throughout eastern and central Massachusetts

    Ability to effectively perform job responsibilities in fast paced, high stress environment requiring multi-tasking and prioritization

Required Experience

• Master's degree in related field

  At least 15 years of healthcare/human service experience preferred

  At least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership position preferred 

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.