Vice President of WellSpace Institute

## Description

**Vice President of WellSpace Institute**

**Department/Care Stream:** Supportive Departments

**LIA** **Reporting Structure:**

**Timecard Approver:** Chief Health Officer

**Primary:** Chief Operations Officer

**Secondary:** Chief Health Officer

**Status:** Full-time

**FLSA:** Exempt

**Location:** Admin, 1500 Expo Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95815

**Level of team:** Leadership

**Pay Range:** $179,100-$268,650 annual salary

**EEO-1:** Professionals, Managers

**Organization Information**

WellSpace's mission is "achieving regional health through high quality comprehensive care." We believe that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. At WellSpace, we see you!

We are driven to serve the whole person through comprehensive, integrated care, spanning medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services across the region. We do this by building a team of exceptional colleagues who are dedicated to our mission and becoming part of the communities we serve.

As the region's largest Community Health System, WellSpace utilizes a Confluence Model to integrate an internal network of healthcare modalities, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), Drug Medi-Cal and Specialty Mental Health programs, California's second largest 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Center, an independent Risk Bearing Organization (WellSpace Nexus), and more into a seamless confluence of care.

To ensure the highest quality of care, WellSpace is accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health and as a CCBHC. Further, it is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home. WellSpace's crisis programs are accredited by the American Association of Suicidology and the International Council for Helplines.

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## **Position Summary**

The Vice President of WellSpace Institute provides strategic leadership for WellSpace Health’seducation, workforce development, academic partnerships, and employment pathway initiatives. As a member of the Leadership Team, this executive develops and sustains innovative educational programs that strengthen the healthcare workforce while creating pathways that encourage employment opportunities within WellSpace Health.

The Vice President oversees the organization's educational division dedicated to advancing clinical excellence, leadership development, residency and fellowship programs, apprenticeships, internships, onboarding, continuing education, and academic partnerships.

This position collaborates closely with operational, clinical, academic, community, and Human Resources leaders to develop educational opportunities, strengthen community relationships, expand clinical learning experiences, and support workforce readiness. The Vice President serves in a dyadic partnership with the Vice President of Ambulatory Care & Services to strengthen relationships with educational institutions, professional organizations, and community partners that support future healthcare professionals and encourage careers with WellSpace Health.

# **Why This Role Matters**

The Vice President of WellSpace Institute helps shape the future healthcare workforce by creating exceptional educational experiences, building strong academic and community partnerships, and preparing healthcare professionals to thrive in mission-driven care. Through innovative education, collaborative partnerships, and lifelong learning opportunities, this leader strengthens both the organization and the healthcare workforce throughout the region.

# **Essential Responsibilities**

## **Strategic Leadership**

• Provide executive leadership for WellSpace Institute and establish a long-term strategic vision aligned with organizational priorities.
• Serve as a member of the Leadership Team, participating in strategic planning, budgeting, organizational initiatives, and executive decision-making.
• Develop annual goals, measurable outcomes, and educational strategies.
• Foster a culture of learning, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Represent WellSpace Institute with educational institutions, community organizations, government agencies, professional associations, and funding organizations.

## **Educational Partnerships & Career Pathways**
Lead the organization's educational partnerships and career pathway initiatives by developing, expanding, and evaluating programs including:

• Clinical student placements
• Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program
• Medical Assistant Training Program
• Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Fellowship
• OB/GYN Residency Program
• Physician Residency Partnerships
• Nursing clinical rotations
• Behavioral Health internships
• Social Work internships
• Volunteer programs
• Community internship programs
• High school healthcare career exploration
• College healthcare career pathway programs
• Academic affiliations
• University partnerships
• Community partnerships
• Develop and strengthen relationships with educational institutions, professional organizations, healthcare associations, and community partners that promote healthcare careers and encourage employment opportunities within the organization.

## **Leadership Development**

Provide executive oversight of leadership development programs including

• LEAD
• DELTA
• New Supervisor Development
• New Manager Academy
• Coaching and mentoring programs

Support leadership succession through educational opportunities that prepare future organizational leaders.
## **Clinical Education & Organizational Learning**

Provide oversight of organization-wide education including

• New employee onboarding
• Clinical orientation
• Preceptor development
• Continuing education
• Annual competencies
• Professional education curriculum
• Career advancement education

Ensure educational offerings support quality care, patient safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and organizational priorities. The position requires frequent travel between organizational locations, attendance at community and academic meetings, prolonged computer work, and occasional evening or weekend events.

## **Electronic Health Record (EHR) Education**

Provide executive oversight for

• Epic/OCHIN training
• EHR onboarding
• Advanced EHR education
• Workflow optimization
• Super User development
• Clinical informatics education
• Refresher and continuing EHR education

Collaborate with Informatics, Information Technology, and operational leaders to improve EHR utilization and efficiency.
## **Patient-Centered Health Home (PCHH) Education**

Lead organization-wide education supporting

• Patient-Centered Health Home principles
• Integrated care delivery
• Team-based care
• Population health
• Quality improvement
• Care coordination
• Value-based care
• Regulatory readiness

## **Organizational Partnerships**

Partner closely with Human Resources, Operational Leadership, Credentialing, and clinical leaders to

• Strengthen relationships with academic institutions and community organizations.
• Expand educational affiliations and clinical learning opportunities.