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.
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.
With job roles paying $100K and higher, Ladders brings you the opportunities you need to grow your career. Start your journey today.
Behavioral Health Provider (Pediatric)
$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
Medical Director (FT - Boston)
$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
$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
Physician - County Medical Director (San Diego County)
$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
Associate Healthcare Director/Assistant Director of Nursing
$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
Physician - County Medical Director (San Diego County)
$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
Clinical Psychologist - PSYPACT (Geriatric, Remote)
$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...
1 week ago
$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
$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
$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
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
$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...
1 week ago
$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
Psychologist - Case Management Consultant
$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
$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
Director, Clinical Crisis Response & High-Acuity Care Safety
$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...
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Director, Clinical Crisis Response & High-Acuity Care Safety
$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
Director, Clinical Crisis Response & High-Acuity Care Safety
$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
Director, Clinical Crisis Response & High-Acuity Care Safety
$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
Director, Clinical Crisis Response & High-Acuity Care Safety
$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
Director, Clinical Crisis Response & High-Acuity Care Safety
$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
Director, Clinical Crisis Response & High-Acuity Care Safety
$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
Director, Clinical Crisis Response & High-Acuity Care Safety
$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
Director, Clinical Crisis Response & High-Acuity Care Safety
$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
Director, Clinical Crisis Response & High-Acuity Care Safety
$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
Director, Clinical Crisis Response & High-Acuity Care Safety
$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...
Today
What does a Behavioral Health Director do?
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?
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?
Salaries vary greatly depending on location, the size and type of organization. However, on Ladders, all jobs listed pay $100K or more annually.