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.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics, or related field required. Master's Degree in Information Systems, Health Administration, or Business Administration is highly preferred.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience working within health care IT, including 3 + years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience with EHR platforms (e.g. SmartCare, Epic, Netsmart) highly preferred

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in the use of information systems and technology to improve business processes.
• Strong understanding of data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of current trends and advancements in information systems and technology.

LifeStream Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Pension Plan
• 403(b)
• Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Telehealth Services
• HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program
• And More!

Important Notice

As part of our hiring process and in compliance with Section 435.04, Florida Statutes, certain positions require a Level 2 background screening. Employment offers are contingent upon meeting applicable requirements. For more details on Level 2 background screening requirements, please visit: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.