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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$100K - $120K *

Champion community-based behavioral health programs with strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical excellence. Drive quality outcomes while fostering collaboration and ensuring regulat...

1 week ago

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

$500K *

Oversee and enhance mental health services by managing clinical operations and leading a team of psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, while ensuring top-quality care and compliance with regulatory s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K *

Optimize mental health care as a Regional Medical Director. Lead a team of psychiatrists, oversee clinical operations, and implement strategic initiatives to ensure quality patient services and regula...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping modern mental health care by leading and mentoring providers while overseeing outpatient practices focused on innovative psychiatric treatments and clinical exc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K *

Join a team that's committed to transforming mental health care through leadership and innovation. Guide talented providers, oversee clinical operations, and enhance patient outcomes in a thriving out...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K *

Innovate and provide comprehensive mental health treatment via individual, family, and group therapy. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess, plan, and document client care, ensuring high...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K *

Lead the social services department to assess and address residents' emotional and psychological needs while ensuring seamless care transitions and discharges in a wellness-driven facility environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $87K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of behavioral health by providing clinical supervision and guidance to clinicians, enhancing their crisis assessment and intervention skills for individuals and fa...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K *

Lead a dedicated team to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Engage with the community to foster referrals and maintain patient relationships while ensuring compliance with professional standards...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive impact by leading a skilled team delivering specialized care to seniors. Engage actively with the community through education initiatives while ensuring compliance and maintaining patient census...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of senior mental health services by leading a dedicated team and engaging with the community. Drive patient growth and ensure compliance while providing compassionate care without the...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults by leading a multidisciplinary group and engaging with the community in impactful ways while ensuring compliance and quality care...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that drives financial performance in a multi-site behavioral healthcare organization. Lead revenue cycle operations, improve processes, and ensure compliance while enhancing patient financ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$346K *

Lead transformative Interventional Psychiatry initiatives, providing clinical expertise and operational partnership. Enhance patient access and outcomes while mentoring clinicians and driving program...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $114K *

Elevate mental health service oversight by analyzing and monitoring provider agreements to ensure compliance and enhance care access for the Los Angeles County community, while collaborating across te...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $98K *

Empower patients through expert counseling and treatment. Collaborate with families for effective discharge planning and connect them with vital resources in a supportive and dynamic care environment...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $145K *

Lead the delivery of high-quality home health services as a Division Director, overseeing operations, compliance, and strategic initiatives. Drive innovation and support a collaborative team dedicated...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $98K *

Join a dynamic team providing patient assessment and counseling, enhancing patient discharge planning and educational resources while utilizing critical thinking in a fast-paced environment aimed at i...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $235K *

Champion cost-effective medical solutions by leading clinical oversight and policy development, ensuring quality care through decision-making and support for compliance in a collaborative managed care...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $92K *

Transform the landscape of clinical services by leading a dynamic team, managing a substantial caseload, and driving program fidelity while ensuring high-quality client support and staff development...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Champion strategic HR initiatives and lead HR operations across the organization, ensuring alignment with company values while optimizing talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance with em...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive progress at a leading forensic facility overseeing evaluations, training, and compliance. Collaborate with diverse agencies and lead psychological program initiatives to enhance community mental...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic healthcare setting. Oversee unit operations and develop collaborative relationships to enhance patient care, ensuring compliance an...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Transform behavioral health care in skilled nursing facilities by providing compassionate, in-person psychotherapy. Embrace flexible scheduling while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Deliver compassionate in-person behavioral health services in Skilled Nursing Facilities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care while enjoying the autonomy of private pra...

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.