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Director of Operations, Psychiatry

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We are seeking a General Manager (GM) / Director of Operations to own and oversee the day-to-day activities for a team of clinicians. This role will have control over the supply and demand sides of our business to find the sweet spot between provider flexibility and operational efficiency. To that end, you will be responsible for utilization management, capacity planning, adherence to care protocol, billing consistency, and cost control. In essence, you will be a business owner accountable for revenue growth and cost and quality control.
 
We are looking for an experienced business leader and operator with a proven track record of delivering results across various business areas at high-growth companies. This role is highly cross-functional and collaborative. You will be working with clinicians as your main internal clients but will partner with Product and Tech, Clinical Support, and other centralized operational functions. You will be frequently finding yourself strategizing on long term goals, problem solving day-to-day inefficiencies of our operations, interpreting performance and quantitative data, and running projects into improve our experience and care quality. If you are passionate about running a business and enable clinicians in serving mental health needs, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. This role is one of the most integral parts of Talkiatry’s next chapter!

About Talkiatry:

Talkiatry’s mission is to transform psychiatry with accessible, human, and responsible care.  
We’re a national mental health practice co-founded by a patient and a triple-board-certified psychiatrist to solve the problems both groups face in accessing and providing the highest quality treatment. 
 
60% of adults in the U.S. with a diagnosable mental illness go untreated every year because care is inaccessible, while 45% of clinicians are out of network with insurers because reimbursement rates are low and paperwork is unduly burdensome.  With innovative technology and a human-centered philosophy, we provide patients with the care they need—and allow psychiatrists to focus on why they got into medicine. 
 

You will:

  • PARTNER WITH CLINICAL LEADERS IN A DYAD LEADERSHIP – implement policies, programs, and procedures to achieve objectives across quality, growth, efficiency, and experience.
  • CLINICAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT – ensure consistency of service delivery by rolling out new processes and/or enhance adoption of new technology features.
  • BUSINESS UNIT P&L OWNERSHIP – sustain current performance with existing data tools and process playbook, while stretching towards higher targets as we innovate as a company.
  • IMPROVE CLINICAL OPERATIONS –Use a structured, data-driven approach to solve old problems in new ways (e.g. patient matching & scheduling, late cancel and no-show policies, care plan adherence, clinical documentation flows, etc.).
  • COLLABROATE WITH CENTRAL OPERATIONS – Work closely with Analytics & Insights and Program Management to scale regional solutions for practice-wide adoption.
  • SUPPORT COMMERCIALIZATION – Partner with Strategic Operations and Marketing to engage referral partners and specialty patient populations.
  • SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE – Leading by example, fostering a culture of empathy, service, collaboration, accountability, and inclusion. 

You have:

  • 6-8+ years of experience in operations, driving results across diverse business sectors and/or at high growth healthcare companies.
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably Master of Business Administration or Healthcare Management.
  • Background in healthcare operations and/or consulting, experience honing strong analytical skills paired with the ability to execute operational tactics and measure impact in an unbiased way.
  • Exceptional presentation and communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire diverse audiences, both clinical and non-clinical.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for in-office work, conferences, and regional events.
  • Passion for mental health care delivery and the desire to use your talents to help the hands that heal, supporting our clinicians professionally in an ever-changing environment.

Why Talkiatry:

  • Top-notch team: we're a diverse, experienced group motivated to make a difference in mental health care 
  • Collaborative environment: be part of building something from the ground up at a fast-paced startup  
  • Flexible location: work where you want to, either remotely across the U.S. or from our HQ in NYC  
  • Excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, effective day 1 of employment, 401K with match, generous PTO plus paid holidays, paid parental leave, and more!
  • Grow your career with us: hone your skills and build new ones with our Learning team as Talkiatry expands  
  • It all comes back to care: we’re a mental health company, and we put our team’s well-being first 

Compensation range for this position is $165,000 to $175,000 salary, plus up to 15% bonus, depending on experience; actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, location, as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.
Talkiatry participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. only after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 is completed. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the following: EVerify Participation & IER Right to Work
 
At Talkiatry, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and candidate experience. We strive to create an environment where everyone has a sense of belonging and purpose, and where we learn from the unique experiences of those around us.
 
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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