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 *

Empower your career with a strategic HR leadership role driving talent acquisition, retention, and organizational culture in a dynamic behavioral health setting, ensuring compliance and fostering empl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K *

Redefine public health leadership by managing district operations, overseeing health programs, and engaging with community leaders to improve health outcomes for residents while ensuring efficient adm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $145K *

Discover the opportunity to provide impactful mental health services to seniors, focusing on resilience and quality of life within assisted living and nursing communities. Enjoy flexible scheduling an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Empower the mental health of inmates through expert evaluation, treatment, and coordination of psychiatric services. Play a key role in enhancing behavioral health support within correctional faciliti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform the lives of older adults by providing advanced psychiatric care. Engage in comprehensive evaluations, manage treatment plans, and collaborate with teams to enhance mental health outcomes an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Drive growth by developing key relationships with referrals, managing admissions, and coordinating marketing efforts to enhance service lines and outreach initiatives for the outpatient program...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K *

Build and oversee effective health service delivery while implementing policies. Lead and evaluate healthcare programs, ensuring high-quality management and support for subordinate teams across a dive...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Transform behavioral health services through strategic leadership, ensuring high-quality patient care, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance while fostering a collaborative, multidisciplin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform patient care by leading nursing staff in a dynamic forensic division. Oversee quality nursing services, promote professional growth, and ensure effective care delivery across units while mai...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Advance nursing excellence by leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality patient care, driving strategic goals, and fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes safety and innovation in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Engage your leadership skills and foster a high-performing nursing team while ensuring safe, compassionate care. Oversee operations, develop standards, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing healthcare applications, driving modernization efforts, and collaborating with teams to deliver innovative technology solutions in the healthcare sector...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Optimize mental health interventions by conducting assessments and providing evidence-based care. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes through psychoeducation and co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential as you deliver impactful behavioral health solutions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and enhance patient care through assessments and evidence-based treatments in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $159K *

Join a team that enhances program management through strategic oversight, relationship building, and quality service delivery. Lead contract execution while driving performance and achieving business...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$93K - $159K *

Transform your career by managing complex federal programs, building stakeholder relationships, and ensuring program success through strategic oversight and operational excellence. Drive improvements...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $90K *

Transform resident care by leading a skilled nursing team, ensuring comprehensive health services, medication management, and fostering strong relationships with healthcare partners to promote residen...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive clinical excellence by leading and overseeing programs that ensure high-quality patient care, compliance, and continuous improvement through evidence-based practices and strategic collaboration...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Empower outstanding care as you lead multidisciplinary teams to enhance adult inpatient psychiatric services. Drive patient care and operational efficiency while collaborating with skilled professiona...

3 weeks ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in enhancing adult inpatient care by overseeing evaluations, treatment, and daily patient management. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment, ensuring qu...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Champion patient care by overseeing inpatient therapy services and multidisciplinary teams. Leverage your clinical psychology expertise to optimize treatment and discharge plans in a supportive enviro...

3 weeks ago

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

$179K - $218K *

Shape the future of human services by leading strategic integration across multiple divisions. Provide executive oversight for diverse programs impacting vulnerable communities while driving collabora...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $100K *

Champion quality community care by providing clinical supervision and consultation, conducting thorough assessments, and leading treatment planning efforts to support individuals and families effectiv...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Shape the future of mental healthcare as a key member of a dedicated psychiatry team. Contribute to a stable, well-resourced inpatient environment with teaching opportunities and strong collaboration...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Champion the delivery of quality medical care in a correctional facility while leading a clinical team, overseeing treatment protocols, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations...

4 weeks 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.