Director Of Management Information Systems (2027)

Job Purpose:

• The Director of Management Information Systems (MIS) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all information technology services and infrastructure across LifeStream Behavioral Center. This includes management implementation of secure digital solutions, data governance, and operational modernization. The Director ensures the security, efficiency, and reliability of technology services while spearheading innovation that aligns with organizational goals, clinical excellence, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic vision senior leadership in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of all information systems, including core business applications.
• Partnership with VP of Quality Improvement and continuously improve the EHR platform (e.g., SmartCare), ensuring it supports documentation integrity, billing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and clinical workflow efficiency.
• Partner with Quality, Risk, Compliance, and Clinical Leadership to ensure system functionality aligns with audit readiness, incident reporting, data analytics, and medical records integrity.
• Direct all cybersecurity initiatives to safeguard patient information, ensure HIPAA compliance, and defend against emerging threats through technical safeguards and staff education.
• Develop and lead a comprehensive IT modernization roadmap that supports secure mobile access, automation, cloud computing, interoperability, and telehealth expansion.
• Represent the IT function in senior management meetings, audits, strategic planning sessions, and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Track performance metrics and prepare executive reports to inform decision-making and technology investments.
• Partner with Quality Improvement to implement secure interfaces between the EHR and external partners, labs, payers, and regulatory bodies to streamline data exchange.
• Create and maintain policies related to system access control, change management, data governance, and technology usage.