Division Director – Inpatient Psychiatry, Public-Sector Psychiatry

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

. Provide administrative, operational, and financial leadership for inpatient psychiatry and public-sector psychiatry .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeMalden • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $91,879 - $117,150 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in administrative and operational management within inpatient and public-sector psychiatry, focusing on financial performance, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth. Proficient in developing and monitoring budgets, enhancing patient care quality, and fostering collaboration across clinical and administrative teams.

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Healthcare ManagementFinancial Operations AnalysisOperational EfficiencyRegulatory ComplianceProject Management

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Hard Skills

Budget DevelopmentVariance ReportingFinancial Data InterpretationCost-Containment StrategiesBusiness PlanningPatient Scheduling SoftwareBilling SoftwareStatistical Performance Data ManagementMulti-Site Operations ManagementClinical Operations Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationStaff DevelopmentMotivation

Tools & Technologies

Healthcare Information TechnologyStandard Office EquipmentTelecommunications SystemsNetworking ResourcesMedical Records Software

Industry Keywords

Inpatient PsychiatryOutpatient Clinical OperationsTufts Medicine Behavioral Health HospitalJCAHO StandardsHealthcare Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative, operational, and financial leadership for inpatient psychiatry and public-sector psychiatry
Oversee Department of Psychiatry administrative responsibilities related to Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, Department of Mental Health programs, and the Pratt 2 inpatient psychiatry unit
Partner with clinical and administrative leadership to support patient care quality, operational efficiency, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth
Develop, recommend, and monitor operating budgets, variance reporting, and corrective actions
Maintain financial and statistical performance data and produce reports to improve financial and operational performance
Provide analytical support and strategic and business planning for the division
Develop physician recruitment plans and new program or affiliation business plans
Direct charge entry, patient information, billing support, co-pay collection, and hospital charge procedures
Develop cost-containment strategies and business plans supporting market share, revenue, budget, and patient-visit goals
Foster collaboration between physician practices and hospital business plans
Develop and administer physician financial incentive programs and marketing activities
Participate in hospital-wide committees, projects, professional activities, and affiliations
Ensure effective personnel orientation, selection, staffing, scheduling, training, development, and morale
Hire, motivate, supervise, counsel, and discipline staff in collaboration with Human Resources
Ensure compliance with JCAHO standards and other regulatory requirements
Ensure adequate information technology resources, including hardware, software, networking, and telecommunications upgrades
Oversee daily operations of outpatient clinical areas with site Clinical Practice Supervisors
Review patient satisfaction reports and identify trends and improvements
Work with hospital and nursing leadership to communicate, operationalize, and enhance workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field and five (5) years of progressive experience in operations, project management, and/or healthcare management, including managing multi-site or multi-specialty practice operations and financial operations and analysis
Master's degree in Healthcare or Business Administration and completion of an Administrative Fellowship including high-impact projects, collaboration with senior executives, and comprehensive understanding of healthcare organizations, or three (3) years of progressive leadership growth in the healthcare industry
Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Preferred: Seven (7) years of progressive experience in operations, project management, and/or healthcare management, including managing multi-site or multi-specialty practice operations and financial operations and analysis
Knowledge of clinical operations in inpatient and outpatient settings
Knowledge of specialized software for medical records, patient scheduling, and billing
Ability to interpret financial data and manage revenues and expenses according to budget
Management, leadership, and interpersonal skills for effective clinic operations management
Ability to operate standard office equipment and required software applications
Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, including occasional lifting and carrying of light objects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth