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 - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the mental health of older adults through comprehensive care, collaboration, and advanced psychiatric practice to ensure optimal outcomes and quality of life...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in providing clinical leadership and trauma-informed care, ensuring quality mental health programming and regulatory compliance while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to prom...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate mental health support for law enforcement by delivering expert assessments, therapy, and consultation, fostering resilience, emotional health, and career longevity for officers and staff at an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $135K *

Unlock leadership potential by providing clinical oversight for community health services, ensuring quality and cost-effective medical care while fostering collaboration between health center teams an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $112K *

Manage clinical operations for forensic psychiatric units, supervising staff and overseeing treatment plans while providing evaluations. Collaborate on restoring competency and promoting safe communit...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Engage as a visionary Chief of Psychiatry, leading both inpatient and outpatient services. Oversee strategic initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K *

Oversee 24/7 nursing operations, ensuring comprehensive care for high-risk patients, guiding and developing staff while implementing effective crisis intervention strategies and maintaining safety pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K *

Join a team that's reshaping crisis intervention by providing essential nursing leadership. Oversee nursing operations, support high-risk patients, and foster a collaborative work environment in a rew...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team leading forensic psychology professionals, overseeing operations, compliance, and quality to enhance client outcomes in a justice-focused environment. Drive performance assessment...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee clinical and case management functions, ensuring best practices and compliance with regulations while fostering an inclusive workplace culture and developing staff through leadershi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $160K *

Explore your potential in providing exceptional mental health care to diverse patients. Collaborate with expert teams to craft personalized treatment plans and drive positive change in a supportive en...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality home health services while leading and supporting skilled personnel. You will coordinate patient care, implement policies, and foster community relatio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform the future of clinical services by leading evidence-based treatment initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic team dedicated to pat...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Champion clinical excellence by leading evidence-based programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of growth. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and drive inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$375K - $500K+*

Contribute to transformative psychiatric care by leading clinical initiatives and enhancing patient safety. Drive quality performance and recruitment while collaborating across teams to implement evid...

1 week ago

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

$375K - $500K+*

Join a team that's committed to clinical excellence! Provide leadership and oversight in psychiatric services while ensuring quality, patient safety, and integration across clinical programs in a coll...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K *

Join us to lead our Mental Health Outpatient Service clinic, ensuring compliance, quality, and person-centered care. You'll oversee operations, support staff, and collaborate with diverse teams to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $98K *

Manage comprehensive resident care and medication strategies, ensuring optimal health and independence for residents through effective communication with healthcare professionals and direct nursing su...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead quality management initiatives to enhance patient care and safety. Oversee compliance, continuous improvement, and performance evaluations, ensuring standards of excellence in healthcare delivery...

6 days ago

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

$78K - $84K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing impactful community-based care, leading clinical supervision, and enhancing lives through innovative treatment strategies within PACT Forensic Services...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $100K *

Join a dedicated team to direct nursing operations and ensure quality care for seniors, enhancing their daily lives while leading and supporting healthcare staff in a collaborative environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$295K - $345K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming mental health care by providing exceptional treatment for adults with complex behavioral health needs in a collaborative environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $115K *

Unlock your leadership potential by overseeing clinical operations, ensuring high-quality resident care, compliance, and effective staff training. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance services...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Join our team to lead innovative psychiatric care in correctional facilities, ensuring high-quality service delivery while enhancing the professional development of clinical staff in a dynamic, missio...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.