Behavioral Health Director

Grace Health

• $85K — $100K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
  • Current Michigan professional behavioral health license (LPC, LMSW/LCSW, or Psychologist).
  • Strong practice management experience, including supervision.
  • Leadership experience in behavioral health or healthcare is preferred.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Knowledge of behavioral health practices and integrated care is essential.
  • Experience with quality improvement and healthcare operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead behavioral health operations and clinical team performance.
  • Support integrated care between behavioral health and medical providers.
  • Provide clinical consultation, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment as applicable.
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives using data and metrics.
  • Oversee staffing, departmental goals, and budget management.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and growth.
  • Facilitate hiring, training, and performance management processes.
  • Ensure compliance with behavioral health regulations and best practices.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Wellness benefits available.
  • Potential student loan repayment eligibility.
Full Job Description
Grace Health | Battle Creek, MI

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing behavioral health operations and clinical services, supporting staff and providers, driving quality improvement, and partnering with organizational leadership on strategic growth. The Director will help improve access to care, strengthen integration between medical and behavioral health services, monitor department performance, and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead behavioral health operations, clinical services, and team performance.
  • Support integrated care and collaboration between behavioral health and medical providers.
  • Provide clinical consultation, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment as needed.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives using data and performance metrics.
  • Oversee staffing, department goals, budgeting, and operational performance.
  • Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and service growth.
  • Support hiring, coaching, training, and performance management.
  • Ensure compliance with behavioral health standards, regulations, and best practices.
Qualifications

Experience: Strong practice management experience, including supervision
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
  • Current Michigan professional behavioral health license, such as LPC, LMSW/LCSW, or Psychologist.
  • Strong knowledge of behavioral health practices and integrated care.
  • Leadership experience in behavioral health or healthcare preferred.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Experience with quality improvement and healthcare operations preferred.
  • Ph.D. or Psy.D. preferred.

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, paid holidays, wellness benefits, and potential student loan repayment eligibility.

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