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.

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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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$101K - $130K *

Shape the future of clinical excellence by leading a dedicated team to ensure high-quality patient care and satisfaction, driving site growth while managing fiscal responsibilities and compliance with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's leading the charge in clinical excellence by overseeing and enhancing behavior therapy practices. This role requires hands-on leadership, close collaboration across teams, and a com...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Drive excellence in psychiatric nursing care within our RTF, enhancing patient recovery through effective leadership, operational management, and a commitment to best practices in mental health. Foste...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Engage in impactful leadership by overseeing facility operations in a behavioral health setting, ensuring compliance and safety while supporting high-quality psychiatric care and a therapeutic environ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Develop and implement educational programs for healthcare workforce and emergency personnel. Assess community needs, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance preparedness through training and mock ex...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Optimize clinical operations and team performance by leading advanced practice clinicians to enhance patient care quality and satisfaction while ensuring compliance and efficient workflows. Serve as t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Transform healthcare operations by leading impactful strategies, ensuring compliance, and driving quality patient experiences in a community-focused environment. Elevate performance and inspire teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Transform the educational experience by providing behavior analysis services, collaborating with diverse teams to implement effective behavior intervention plans, and ensuring positive student outcome...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Support the leadership and operations of outpatient services, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards while enhancing staff development and patient care through effective management...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Optimize forensic mental health services by supervising evaluations and clinicians, ensuring compliance with best practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance outcomes for justice-involve...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Elevate nursing excellence by leading clinical operations, mentoring staff, and implementing best practices to enhance patient care and safety across the organization, ensuring compliance with regulat...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $95K *

Lead efforts to ensure audit integrity and compliance, managing vendor relationships, and guiding a team of auditors. Drive process improvements and conduct in-depth analyses to optimize claims manage...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in directing departmental operations to meet organizational goals, ensuring quality care and compliance with legal and ethical standards while fostering a culture of professional growt...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Shape and lead a vital healthcare department, directing operations and staffing to enhance community health and care standards while ensuring compliance and quality improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Optimize healthcare delivery by overseeing program implementation and quality assurance. Collaborate with leadership to enhance patient care services while ensuring compliance with regulations and sta...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare services by developing, overseeing, and optimizing programs that ensure quality care, compliance with regulations, and the efficient delivery of medical services across...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Transform early childhood education by overseeing operations, guiding staff, and fostering inclusive learning environments for children and families, while implementing innovative programs that suppor...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Optimize patient care as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, delivering assessments, treatment, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Contribute to quality assurance and promote a cohesive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Lead the medical department of a substance abuse treatment facility, ensuring compliance with regulations while overseeing staff and services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve clien...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Oversee innovative strategies to enhance healthcare delivery for Ohio's Medicaid population, ensuring compliance and clinical excellence while leading a diverse team in navigating policy and quality i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K *

Join a mission-driven psychiatry practice that blends patient care with operational management, offering variety and growth potential within a balanced full-time role focused on enhancing both clinica...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K *

Join a mission-driven practice as a clinician-operations manager, balancing patient care with operational oversight. This unique role offers clinical impact, leadership opportunities, and the chance t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advancing patient care as a Nursing Director overseeing Med/Surg operations. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance quality delivery, and foster team development while ensuring compli...

6 days ago

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

$75K - $110K *

Join our compassionate team as a Behavioral Health Clinician to lead therapy sessions and provide critical supervision, ensuring quality care for individuals with severe mental illness in a supportive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Elevate mental health services by providing strategic clinical leadership, enhancing collaboration between programs, and driving integration of care for adult community services...

2 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.