If you're passionate about leading the charge in promoting holistic wellness and advocating for mental health, the role of Behavioral Health Director could be your next move. Secure high paying Behavioral Health Director jobs right here on Ladders. Exclusive and vetted job listings await you.
The role of a Behavioral Health Director is an ideal fit for individuals with a strong interest in mental health and the leadership skills to guide a team of professionals. Directors are responsible for navigating the intersection of clinical needs and administrative management, making the job role both challenging and rewarding.
With job roles paying $100K and higher, Ladders brings you the opportunities you need to grow your career. Start your journey today.
Director of Nursing (Santa Rosa)
$131K - $156K *
Lead a dynamic team in advancing patient care within psychiatric services. Oversee nursing staff, develop policies, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a culture of safety...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $228K *
Shape the future of mental health by providing high-quality, evidence-based care to diverse populations. Collaborate in a supportive environment while utilizing your expertise in medication management...
2 days ago
$145K - $233K *
Contribute to a thriving healthcare environment by delivering evidence-based psychiatric care, supporting patients through crises, and collaborating within a dedicated team to enhance mental health ou...
1 week ago
$145K - $233K *
Empower individuals by providing high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care across various age groups. Collaborate within a supportive team environment to enhance patient outcomes through effective...
1 week ago
$140K - $228K *
Elevate patient care through high-quality treatment and collaboration. This role involves direct clinical responsibilities, working effectively with various age groups and contributing to an engaging...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $228K *
Transform the future of mental health as a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver quality care and medication management for patients of all ages, ensuri...
4 weeks ago
$135K - $223K *
Join a dynamic team to provide high-quality psychiatric care to diverse age groups, engaging collaboratively to support patients in crisis and ensuring effective management through evidence-based prac...
4 weeks ago
Senior Clinical Director, Mental Health
$90K - $120K *
Advance clinical excellence by providing strategic leadership and operational oversight across all service departments, ensuring compliance and top-notch care alignment with organizational objectives...
3 weeks ago
CSB Division Director- Behavioral Health Outpatient Adult Services
$118K - $225K *
Oversee the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to 3,500 individuals. Lead a diverse team of 130 professionals, ensuring quality care, compliance, and strategic partnerships to enhanc...
1 week ago
CSB Division Director- Behavioral Health Outpatient Adult Services
$118K - $225K *
Lead the outpatient behavioral health program overseeing 130+ staff and services for 3,500 clients with mental illness. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and manage a multi-million-dolla...
1 week ago
Psychiatrist (MD/DO) - Collaborating Physician
$210K - $250K *
Lead clinical oversight for psychiatric NPs/PAs through chart reviews and collaborative consultation, ensuring adherence to best practices, regulatory guidelines, and quality care standards without di...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive operational excellence and enhance client wellbeing by overseeing multiple facility departments and ensuring compliance while fostering a high-quality patient experience through effective team l...
1 week ago
Youth Residential Clinical Supervisor
$80K - $84K *
Empower and guide clinical teams while ensuring a trauma-informed environment for youth. Lead training, enhance programs, and support staff in delivering high-quality care that meets individual needs...
2 days ago
$91K - $93K *
Elevate the performance of our Opiate Treatment Program by leading clinic operations, driving compliance, managing staff, and enhancing patient care. Collaborate with key stakeholders to support growt...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Director- Residential - Mental Health 608
$136K - $168K *
Pioneer mental health excellence by providing leadership and clinical supervision to teams, ensuring quality care and operational efficiency. Engage with a multidisciplinary approach to enhance servic...
Reposted 2 days ago
Program Medical Director, Mental Health and Substance Use
$200K - $250K *
Lead and implement improvements in Mental Health and Substance Use care, partnering with clinical teams to enhance patient outcomes. Drive quality initiatives and ensure integration across services in...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Chief Clinical Officer (Physician Administrator 3) - Central Ohio Behavioral Health - PN: 20041506
$300K *
Lead the clinical vision as you oversee strategic initiatives, manage a diverse behavioral health staff, and enhance patient care across clinical services. Partner with stakeholders to shape mental he...
2 weeks ago
Director - Senior Behavioral Health
$90K - $120K *
Champion comprehensive Behavioral Health initiatives by overseeing program management, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient care delivery. Lead and mentor staff while developing strategic plans...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-quality psychiatric care within a correctional setting. Oversee a multidisciplinary team, implement treatment plans, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Shape the future of psychiatric care by leading a behavioral health team, delivering individualized treatment plans, ensuring compliance, and fostering a therapeutic environment to enhance mental heal...
2 weeks ago
Director of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Services
$90K - $105K *
Elevate the quality of speech therapy services by leading a team of professionals, diagnosing disorders, and creating impactful treatment plans. Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams t...
1 week ago
Behavioral Health Nurse (BHN) Clinician/Case Manager
$84K - $148K *
Join a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing integrated nursing services in a community setting. Address substance use and mental health disorders through assessments, direct care, and case managem...
4 days ago
Clinical Director for Residential Facility
$75K - $95K *
Manage and oversee clinical services, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with leadership on program development and staff training while providing clinical supervision. Drive operational exc...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $180K *
Take ownership of enterprise-wide compliance, leading strategic direction while managing day-to-day compliance activities across clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory functions within a col...
3 weeks ago
$100K *
Transform admissions performance by overseeing the team and managing data pipelines. Drive operational excellence and coach consultants, ensuring accuracy in data and compliance to achieve strategic g...
2 days ago
What does a Behavioral Health Director do?
A Behavioral Health Director oversees an organization's mental health program, setting strategy and ensuring the program meets the needs of the community or population it serves.
What qualifications are required for a Behavioral Health Director?
Qualifications vary by job and employer, but generally, a master's degree in psychology, social work or related field, and several years of experience in mental health are required.
What is the typical salary of a Behavioral Health Director?
Salaries vary greatly depending on location, the size and type of organization. However, on Ladders, all jobs listed pay $100K or more annually.