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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$111K - $125K *

Take ownership of crisis operations by leading an expert team that responds effectively to high-stakes situations. Collaborate across departments to enhance systems, ensuring swift, safe interventions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Lead the charge in crisis operations, managing a high-performing team to ensure swift and effective crisis interventions, contribute to workflow improvements, and maintain a safe and supportive enviro...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Lead and enhance crisis response operations while supervising a skilled team. Drive initiatives to ensure safe, efficient interventions and improve systems across the organization, addressing high-acu...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Lead crisis operations and assure effective response systems. Manage a team of clinicians, making real-time decisions in high-pressure situations, while refining crisis workflows across multiple locat...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing crisis response effectiveness. Lead a clinical team, oversee crisis operations, and develop scalable systems to ensure safe interventions and improve care del...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Engage in dynamic leadership as you oversee crisis operations, lead a team of crisis managers, and enhance intervention systems to ensure rapid and safe responses to high-acuity situations while foste...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Lead crisis operations by managing teams, ensuring effective protocols, and improving response systems. Leverage your clinical expertise to support complex cases and train staff in a fast-paced enviro...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $98K *

Transform the future of behavioral health by leading an interdisciplinary team, mentoring therapists, and ensuring high-quality care for adults facing various challenges, all while shaping a supportiv...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Pioneer patient-centered care in outpatient behavioral health with oversight of daily operations, staff accountability, and quality outcomes, while ensuring adherence to policies that promote exceptio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Empower healthcare teams by leading Psychologists, providing clinical guidance, and enhancing patient treatment through assessments and interventions, all while driving continuous improvement and rese...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Drive excellence in admissions processes by leading a skilled team to ensure quality client interactions, effective screenings, and seamless integration with support services, all while adhering to co...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to improving the lives of medically fragile children by conducting assessments, enhancing care coordination, and providing training and support to foster parents and staff...

3 weeks ago

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

$122K - $183K *

Join our dynamic behavioral health team to provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care. In a collaborative environment, you'll engage in outpatient evaluations and treatment plans while m...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$200K - $250K *

Bring your expertise to deliver impactful psychiatric care, oversee clinical protocols, and enhance patient health services through collaboration and continuous education in a supportive medical envir...

Today

  •   Less than 5 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...

1 week 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...

6 days 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.