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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$85K - $100K *

Champion health information management by leading a diverse team to enhance data integrity and accessibility, ensuring compliance and quality in clinical records while fostering collaboration across d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $87K *

Empower your career by leading and enhancing social service programs, ensuring effective support for patients. Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation while collaborating with community resou...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $165K *

Lead and inspire a team of mental health professionals to enhance client care, drive program development, and ensure compliance, while fostering a collaborative environment focused on quality and perf...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in clinical excellence, ensuring the highest quality of care while developing a strong clinical team and collaborating on operational growth and compliance initiatives within a support...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion your career as a Clinical Director, leading impactful behavioral health services, mentoring staff, ensuring compliance, and fostering clinic growth through effective management and support of...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in shaping workforce excellence by overseeing employee relations, compliance, and conflict resolution. Bring your expertise to drive organizational growth and foster a positive workpla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate nursing leadership by driving clinical excellence, enhancing patient care, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Champion staff development and foster co...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K *

Oversee family counseling services, providing leadership and support to staff. Manage programs for at-risk youth, ensuring compliance with best practices. Collaborate with agencies, foster partnership...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational excellence at our facility, ensuring peak maintenance and safety standards while managing multidisciplinary teams. Drive strategic initiatives to improve effic...

Today

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

$85K - $100K *

Shape a culture of safety and accountability by leading and enhancing the clinical risk management program, while collaborating with clinical leaders to mitigate risks and improve processes across the...

3 days ago

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

$109K - $132K *

Champion recovery at the forefront of behavioral health, providing essential case management and assessment services, while working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to guide clients on t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $113K *

Oversee the management of Personal Financial Counselors, ensuring compliance and quality service delivery while supporting military service members and their families in financial readiness initiative...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower youth through strategic leadership in a secure residential treatment program, ensuring excellence in operations, therapeutic care, and compliance while fostering an environment of safety and s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead initiatives to enhance Intake department efficiency in behavioral health facilities, providing strategic oversight and training while monitoring performance and compliance to improve patient acce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Empower a team of psychiatric NPs/PAs by providing clinical oversight and guidance. You'll ensure adherence to best practices and support quality care without direct patient interaction in a fully col...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $85K *

Join a dedicated team to oversee the implementation of school-based behavioral health programs, ensuring compliance with grant requirements while fostering effective partnerships and managing project...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $85K *

Unlock potential by leading school-based mental health initiatives, managing grant activities, and fostering partnerships to enhance student well-being and support services in New Hanover County schoo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $86K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering community partnerships and managing program contracts. Oversee family support activities, enhance communication with stakeholders, and ensure successful progr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Drive exceptional health services management to enhance resident care. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality support, fostering an empowering environment for...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$300K - $345K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes in a forensic/civil psychiatric environment. Drive excellence through clinical oversight, effective treatm...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Champion healthcare excellence by leading clinical teams and enhancing patient care within a collaborative primary care model focused on quality improvement, strategic planning, and integrated health...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $104K *

Shape the future of pediatric behavioral health by providing comprehensive, developmentally informed psychotherapy to children and families within a collaborative, mission-driven team of medical and m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $120K *

Lead transformative change in our Admissions Department, driving excellence in client intake and evaluation processes. Harness your leadership to implement strategic initiatives and ensure compliance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K *

Join a team that's transforming forensic mental health services through leadership and innovation, directly influencing legal outcomes and enhancing community safety in a pivotal state role...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of supportive housing by overseeing program operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing collaborative efforts with clinical teams and community partners, driving impactful solution...

1 week ago

  •   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.