Director of Community Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

BAMSI

$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Management, Human Services, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of administrative/management/supervisory experience.
  • Experience with budget development and diverse funding streams.
  • Familiarity with state agencies and community programs.
  • Demonstrated cultural competence with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for community behavioral health programs.
  • Supervise and develop program leaders for excellence and accountability.
  • Manage program budgets and explore new revenue streams.
  • Build collaborative relationships with various stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with licensing and regulatory standards.
  • Identify agency risks and promote internal collaboration.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and health/dental/vision insurance.
  • 403(b) with company match.
  • Opportunity to influence program design and policies.
  • Mission-driven work that supports diverse and underserved populations.
Full Job Description


What You'll Do:
Provide strategic and operational leadership for assigned community behavioral health and recovery programs, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient service delivery.
  • Supervise and develop program leaders, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Oversee program budgets, fiscal performance, and contract compliance, while exploring new revenue streams to supplement funding.
  • Build and sustain collaborative relationships with state agencies, community providers, regulatory authorities, and internal departments (HR, Finance, Quality, IT).
  • Ensure compliance with all licensing, accreditation (CARF), and state/federal regulations.
  • Identify and mitigate agency risks, and champion a seamless system of internal collaboration across all BAMSI departments.


What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits package including generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, and a 403(b) with company match.
  • Strategic Autonomy: The opportunity to shape programs and influence policy at a high level, with the support of a committed executive team.
  • Meaningful Mission: Lead work that directly serves diverse and often underserved populations, advancing recovery, dignity, and community integration.


What You Bring:
  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Management, Human Services, or a related field, plus at least 5 years of administrative/management/supervisory experience.
  • Preferred Expertise: Experience with budget development, diverse funding streams, grant writing, and oversight of multiple programs. Strongly prefer familiarity with state agencies, community programs, and building effective partnerships.
  • Cultural Competence: Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, people living with mental illness or SUD, the LGBTQ+ community, and the elderly.
  • Skills: Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities with professionalism and calm, and communicate effectively across all levels.
  • Requirements: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

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