Welcome to Behavioral Health Director Jobs

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.

Why Behavioral Health Director Jobs?

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.

Unlock Your Potential in Behavioral Health Director Jobs

With job roles paying $100K and higher, Ladders brings you the opportunities you need to grow your career. Start your journey today.

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$90K - $120K *

Inspire excellence in patient care by leading and managing nursing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing departmental operations while cultivating a culture of quality and safety...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$79K - $123K *

Transform patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing psychiatric support for individuals in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve efficient discharge and ongoing treatment s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $123K *

Help us enhance patient care by conducting thorough assessments and facilitating psychiatric treatment through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring continuity of care for patients duri...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $110K *

Lead the charge in planning and supervising a comprehensive Day Treatment Intensive Program, ensuring quality care for adolescents while managing staff, budget, and compliance with regulatory standard...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Lead and enhance Mobile Crisis Intervention services, ensuring effective behavioral health crisis response. Oversee daily operations, support clinical staff, and foster community partnerships for impr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing health care programs, ensuring compliance and quality standards while overseeing staff recruitment and operations in a correctional setting. Drive improvements and opti...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering efficient healthcare services while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing staff, and fostering interdepartmental collaboration to enhance p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Oversee and enhance healthcare delivery programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting quality care. Manage staff, analyze operational efficiency, and foster collaboration across teams t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Drive impactful healthcare delivery by overseeing compliance, managing interdisciplinary teams, and enhancing service quality. Lead operational improvements while ensuring regulatory adherence and fos...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that provides comprehensive mental health services, diagnosing and treating a range of disorders. Engage in assessment, therapy, and training while promoting quality care for diverse patie...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$345K - $498K *

Lead and innovate in behavioral health as a transformative executive overseeing psychiatric care and operational strategies. Drive excellence in service delivery while managing a robust team and signi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Manage comprehensive behavioral health services for children 0-21, conducting utilization and case management, and collaborating with community providers to ensure quality care and support for at-risk...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead nursing operations by developing policies, managing resources, and ensuring high care standards. Collaborate with medical teams, supervise staff, and spearhead quality improvement initiatives to...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Transform nursing practices by overseeing operations, implementing policies, and enhancing team performance within a healthcare setting. Collaborate with leadership to ensure high-quality patient care...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $120K *

Transform the lives of adults with severe mental illness through comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, and evidence-based therapies, while leading and mentoring future clinicians...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading nursing operations and implementing policies that enhance patient care and staff development while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $120K *

Shape nursing excellence by developing policies, managing operations, and leading quality initiatives to ensure top-tier patient care and compliance with regulations...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $95K *

Lead program oversight and foster a patient-centered care environment through effective communication, team collaboration, and quality initiatives, ensuring optimal client outcomes and adherence to st...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $95K *

Manage program operations to foster patient-centered care, ensuring team collaboration and quality outcomes while engaging with community partners for an optimal patient experience...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clinical services by overseeing and enhancing preventative and grant programming while fostering a Trauma Informed culture, driving operational excellence and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Empower your leadership potential by overseeing hospital operations during critical hours, ensuring seamless patient care and support across all departments while fostering team collaboration and conf...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $170K *

Unlock potential by providing psychiatric assessments and treatments within a collaborative mental health team. Elevate care standards through innovative practices and ongoing professional development...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $85K *

Champion client-centered care by managing operational and clinical oversight of adult outpatient services. Support staff development and ensure compliance while promoting effective treatment protocols...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Empower high-quality clinical oversight and management of services, collaborating with stakeholders and site leaders to ensure effective delivery of behavioral health support for adults, while leading...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $128K *

Shape the future of crisis intervention by leading a dedicated team in handling complex cases, providing vital support, and facilitating high-quality care for members in a dynamic virtual environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Behavioral Health Director do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Salaries vary greatly depending on location, the size and type of organization. However, on Ladders, all jobs listed pay $100K or more annually.