About Protocol Behavioral HealthProtocol provides cancer-specific behavioral health treatment to patients by partnering with oncology clinics and cancer centers. Oncology patients are at heightened risk of mental health disorders and suicide, and those conditions negatively impact patient outcomes, treatment adherence, and total cost of care.Our approach is designed to meet patients where they are: emotionally, logistically, and financially. We deliver high-quality mental health support for cancer patients using the collaborative care model, integrated directly into oncology treatment centers.The team consists of experienced healthcare operators and executives who have built and scaled partnerships across behavioral health, oncology, and value-based care. We are a fast-growing, early-stage company focused on expanding access to care through strong partnerships with leading oncology providers.About the RoleThe Director of Care Delivery owns the performance and culture of Protocol's behavioral health care manager (BHCM) team. This is a senior operations and leadership role responsible for driving team-wide metrics, building the systems that enable consistent, high-quality care delivery, and creating the kind of environment where great BHCMs stay and grow.You'll lead a team of BHCMs and Lead BHCMs, owning everything from day-to-day performance management to longer-term operational infrastructure. You'll work closely with clinical leadership and the broader Protocol team to ensure that our care model is executed with fidelity, our patients are supported effectively, and our team is set up to scale.This role is right for a leader who is equally comfortable in the data and on the floor — someone who can read a performance dashboard, identify what's driving variance, and translate that into clear direction for their team. You care deeply about outcomes, but you also understand that retention starts with culture, and you lead accordingly.In This Role You WillOperational Performance & ExecutionOwn team-wide performance metrics — engagement, productivity, clinical outcomes, utilization, and client KPIs — using data to drive accountability, identify gaps, and implement improvement plansTranslate Protocol's care model and any client or partner commitments into operational workflows, staffing models, productivity standards, and performance targetsBuild and refine processes that enable BHCMs to deliver care consistently and at scale; drive continuous improvement across workflow, automation, and operational efficiencyDevelop and maintain a quality assurance program covering care delivery, protocol adherence, and patient experienceOversee operational readiness for new client implementations and program expansionsPartner with the clinical team to ensure our care model is implemented with fidelity and continuously improved based on outcomes dataFinancial & Operational ManagementManage operations to meet or exceed productivity, and performance targetsPartner with Finance and the People Team to manage budgets, staffing models, and labor efficiencyEstablish workforce productivity standards, caseload models, and performance management processes that support both clinical outcomes and financial sustainabilityMonitor performance against operating plans and adjust strategy as needed — you're accountable for the numbers, not just the inputsTeam Leadership & CultureLead and develop a team of BHCMs and Lead BHCMs, providing clear direction, regular feedback, and the kind of management that drives both performance and retentionSet and reinforce performance expectations across the team; address performance issues directly and constructivelyBuild a culture that is accountable, collaborative, and mission-driven — where high performers want to stay and grow, and where leaders support their teams while holding them to outcomesProactively address attrition through onboarding improvements, career pathways, manager coaching, and leadership developmentManage hiring for the BHCM team, including defining criteria, running structured processes, and building the team Protocol needs at each stage of growthClient & Cross-Functional PartnershipPartner closely with Clinical Leadership, Finance, and the leadership team to ensure care delivery performs against clinical and operational goalsSupport client and partner relationships as an operational leader — participating in performance reviews and ensuring delivery aligns with expectations and commitmentsEnsure performance and outcomes reporting is delivered accurately and on timePartner with the Operations team to surface operational needs and prioritize technology improvements that support the BHCM teamPartner with Product & Engineering to surface operational needs and prioritize technology improvements that support the BHCM teamWho We're Looking For8+ years of experience in behavioral health or clinical operations, including meaningful time leading teams of care managers, care coordinators, or similar clinical staff in a virtual or hybrid environmentDemonstrated track record of building high-performing teams — including the processes, structures, and culture that drive both outcomes and retentionExperience managing leaders, not just individual contributors — you know how to develop Lead-level team members and hold them accountable for their own team's performanceStrong operational and financial instincts: you can build a performance framework, manage to a budget, and translate data into clear action for your teamComfort working in a fast-moving, early-stage environment where the infrastructure is still being built and your scope will expand as Protocol growsClear, direct communicator — with your team, with clinical and operational stakeholders, and with external partnersDegree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field preferred; equivalent experience will be consideredPreferred QualificationsExperience with collaborative care (CoCM), integrated behavioral health, or similar value-based care modelsBackground in oncology, primary care, or specialty care settingsFamiliarity with measurement-based care and clinical quality metricsExperience scaling care teams in a high-growth or startup healthcare environment
