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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$82K - $110K *

Contribute to community health by providing essential behavioral health services. Engage in individual and group counseling, collaborate with care teams, and develop tailored care plans. Your expertis...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$400K *

Transform healthcare delivery in a correctional setting by leading clinical services, ensuring quality care, and collaborating with professional stakeholders to address the unique healthcare needs of...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $130K *

Lead initiatives in utilization management, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal patient care. Collaborate with clinical teams to streamline processes, enhance reimbursement, and uphold healthca...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$302K - $500K+*

Transform patient care delivery by leading innovative, interdisciplinary medical teams. Oversee multiple clinics to enhance resource utilization and improve outcomes, while driving strategic growth an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Join us in leading health and wellness initiatives, ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance while collaboratively working with healthcare teams and training staff to enhance resident care serv...

3 weeks ago

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

$302K - $500K+*

Transform patient care delivery by leading innovative healthcare strategies across multiple clinics. Oversee interdisciplinary teams, optimize operational efficiency, and enhance clinical outcomes to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a mission-driven team to deliver tailored psychotherapy to older adults via telehealth. Enjoy flexible hours, full caseloads provided, and zero administration work, allowing you to focus on trans...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $115K *

Transform the lives of adults with serious mental illness by leading community-driven recovery initiatives, overseeing clinical teams, and ensuring program fidelity within the Clubhouse model to promo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining emergency mental health services. Lead clinical operations at Virginia's sole Psychiatric Emergency Department, shaping behavioral health delivery while guiding a dedicat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in enhancing student health and wellness services by managing the Health Center operations, overseeing care delivery, and engaging the campus community through preventive education and...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $156K *

Help us elevate pediatric care by leading ABA therapy programs, conducting assessments, training technicians, and ensuring compliance to enhance client outcomes and support their growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role that empowers you to oversee mental health service initiatives, promote compliance, and lead clinical teams while supporting a diverse population effectively and c...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $130K *

Make your mark at the forefront of behavioral health, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to assess and support individuals with developmental disabilities through psychological evaluations and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $234K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading transformative research projects, collaborating with top researchers, and managing complex multi-site initiatives that enhance clinical practice and patient o...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Lead crisis operations by managing a dynamic team, ensuring rapid responses in high-pressure situations, and enhancing crisis workflows for scalable, effective interventions across the organization...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$111K - $125K *

Shape the future of crisis response by leading a specialized team to manage high-risk situations, enhance operational workflows, and ensure safety protocols are upheld in a dynamic environment. Play a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Unlock impactful change by leading crisis response operations, ensuring effective management and support within a high-pressure environment. Drive cross-functional improvements and maintain a high sta...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$111K - $125K *

Lead and enhance crisis operations as a strong clinical leader. Supervise a team, make critical decisions during crises, and develop systems to improve care delivery and staff training across the orga...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing crisis operations while enhancing workflows and response systems. Supervise a team of crisis managers, provide real-time intervention, and ensure the safe handling of high...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$111K - $125K *

Lead the charge in crisis care operations, managing a crisis response team and ensuring effective interventions while shaping scalable systems for success in high-acuity situations. Your expertise dri...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Lead crisis operations to enhance safety and consistency, manage high-acuity cases, and mentor a dedicated team. Drive improvements in crisis response systems while maintaining critical support under...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Oversee crisis operations, leading the team to ensure effective responses. Engage in real-time decision-making and develop protocols to enhance organizational crisis management processes. Your leaders...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Lead the charge in crisis response by managing a dedicated team, overseeing operations, and enhancing systems for effective and safe crisis intervention, ensuring care quality in high-acuity situation...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Engage in a critical leadership role overseeing crisis operations, managing a dedicated team, guiding real-time interventions, and enhancing operational workflows to ensure effective crisis responses...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Lead crisis operations by managing the Crisis Response team, overseeing high-risk situations, and refining response workflows to improve safety and efficiency in mental health care. Your expertise wil...

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  •   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.