Director, Ambulatory Integrated Behavioral Health + Oakland, CA + Highland General Hospital + Ambulatory Svcs Administration + Full Time - Day + Management + $72.52/Hour - $120.88/Hour + Req #:44236-32879 + FTE:1 + Posted:June 22, 2026 **Summary** We are currently recruiting for a Full-Time Director of Ambulatory Integrated Behavioral Health to lead our Integrated Behavioral Health Program across Alameda Health System's Wellness Centers. This is primarily an administrative leadership position with approximately 10-20% direct patient care responsibilities and offers flexibility in work location. We are seeking a licensed behavioral health leader, a Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) or a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PsyNP), with previous management experience and a strong foundation in therapy services, integrated care, and team development. This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-driven leader who is passionate about advancing behavioral health services and supporting innovative models of care for underserved communities. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply! **SUMMARY:** The Director of Behavioral Health Ambulatory provides administrative and clinical leadership for the development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of ambulatory behavioral health services across the organization. This role is responsible for strategic planning, operational performance, clinical integration, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and financial sustainability across behavioral health programs, integrated behavioral health in primary care and specialty care and care coordination across ambulatory settings. Reporting to senior leadership, this position serves as a key leader in aligning behavioral health strategy with organizational goals, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, evidence-based care delivery within a highly regulated healthcare environment. The Director works collaboratively with physicians, operational leaders, community partners, and executive stakeholders to strengthen program governance, improve access, optimize utilization, and support scalable models of behavioral health care delivery. This role also provides leadership in integrating innovation, technology, and operational efficiencies-including automation, workflow optimization, and best practices-to support sustainable behavioral health service delivery at AHS. **DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification. 1. Provide director-level oversight across ambulatory behavioral health programs, including integrated behavioral health in primary care and specialty care and ambulatory department in general. 2. Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic and operational plans for behavioral health services across ambulatory care settings. 3. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including DHCS, DMHC, CMS, accreditation standards, and licensing requirements. 4. Establish and oversee utilization criteria, medical necessity frameworks, and service delivery standards aligned with evidence-based practices and regulatory expectations. 5. Lead program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and outcomes measurement to ensure clinical effectiveness, operational excellence, and financial sustainability. 6. Analyze utilization trends, identify areas of risk and opportunity, and present recommendations to executive leadership and governing bodies. 7. Direct behavioral health integration across ambulatory medical and specialty clinics, ensuring continuity of care and effective multidisciplinary collaboration. 8. Oversee behavioral health staffing, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, professional development, and succession planning. 9. Provide leadership for behavioral health training programs, clinical supervision structures, and case consultation processes. 10. Manage annual budgeting, resource allocation, and operational planning to ensure responsible stewardship and cost-effective service delivery. 11. Partner with internal medical and allied providers, county behavioral health agencies, health plans, and community organizations to strengthen integrated care systems. 12. Participate in regulatory audits, corrective action planning, and accreditation readiness activities. 13. Present behavioral health strategy, program performance, and organizational priorities to executive leadership, Boards, and key stakeholders. 14. Support implementation of scalable behavioral health solutions, including technology integration, digital innovation, and operational redesign where appropriate. 15. Maintains accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). 16. Provides crisis