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.
$94K - $116K *
Drive strategic growth by securing diverse funding streams and partnerships. Lead revenue initiatives, managing negotiations and complex deals, to enhance organizational impact and ensure financial su...
2 weeks ago
Medical Director - Child & Adolescent
$280K - $340K *
Drive clinical excellence and operational leadership across child and adolescent psychiatric services, overseeing multiple inpatient and outpatient programs while ensuring high-quality, evidence-based...
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Medical Director - Child & Adolescent
$280K - $340K *
Lead clinical and operational strategies for Child & Adolescent services, guiding multidisciplinary teams while ensuring high-quality care across multiple programs, optimizing service delivery and fos...
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Licensed Mental Health Clinician
$144K - $152K *
Lead the charge in providing comprehensive mental health services to inmates, coordinating treatment plans, supervising staff, and advocating for smooth community reentry, all while ensuring adherence...
1 week ago
Licensed Mental Health Clinician
$144K - $152K *
Empower your career with a role that coordinates mental health services, supervises staff, and develops treatment plans for inmate populations while ensuring compliance with facility policies and fost...
1 week ago
Social Work Program Director - Cherry Hospital
$70K - $96K *
Lead a dynamic social work program, overseeing staff, developing policies, and enhancing patient care across 38 counties. Drive program excellence and community collaboration to improve resource acces...
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Assistant Director of Admissions
$77K - $95K *
Drive the Admissions Department, providing leadership and ensuring compliance while enhancing service quality for crisis triage and evaluations. Collaborate with team members to meet departmental goal...
1 week ago
Assistant Director of Admissions
$77K - $95K *
Lead the Admissions Department by implementing strategies to enhance patient evaluation, intake, and admission processes while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering teamwork to improve se...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Unlock potential as a Psychiatrist, delivering comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to integrate services, enhancing client care in a supportive, commu...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director, Quality Resource - Behavioral Health
$100K - $120K *
Develop strategies to enhance quality care in behavioral health facilities. Lead interim roles, ensuring regulatory compliance, effective staffing, and risk management while actively engaging with sta...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director, Quality Resource - Behavioral Health
$100K - $120K *
Lead the delivery of top-quality psychiatric care as a Resource Director, driving compliance, improving patient services, and ensuring functional staffing in a dynamic, supportive environment with sig...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director, Quality Resource - Behavioral Health
$90K - $120K *
Transform patient care as a Resource Director of Quality, ensuring compliance, enhancing community involvement, and driving quality improvements across behavioral health facilities while leading staff...
3 weeks ago
Director, Quality Resource - Behavioral Health
$90K - $120K *
Empower quality care in various behavioral health facilities by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing community involvement, while improving programs through data-driven strategies...
3 weeks ago
Manager Behavioral Health Central Access
$80K - $95K *
Support the Behavioral Health team by managing programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering a therapeutic environment. Provide clinical supervision and lead operational strategies to enhance service q...
1 week ago
Associate Director, Adolescent Program
$90K - $110K *
Shape the future of adolescent mental health services by managing and mentoring a team of therapists. Collaborate with leadership to foster a positive culture and provide high-quality care across dive...
2 weeks ago
Licensed Mental Health Professionals (Telehealth)
$80K - $95K *
Champion mental health excellence by providing psychotherapy and evaluations for diverse adult populations. Enjoy flexible scheduling and remote work while making a meaningful impact on patients' live...
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$200K - $250K *
The Division Chief will serve as the Director of Stroke Services and the BNI Sleep Center, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for both programs. This role focuses on delivering h...
Reposted 1 month ago
$200K - $250K *
Join our mission to build an innovative behavioral health program in Virginia. As a Site Medical Director, you'll lead a team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and advancing psychiatri...
3 weeks ago
Staff Psychologist (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program)
$80K - $95K *
Join us to provide vital psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions, enhancing the mental health services for veterans in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with a dedicated team to suppo...
3 days ago
$129K - $172K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative psychological services and enhancing mental health outcomes within a multidisciplinary team. Drive policy development, staff training, and recovery-oriented c...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$75K - $95K *
Shape the future of mental health by providing expert psychological evaluations and treatment. Collaborate with diverse patients and professionals in a supportive environment, ensuring holistic care a...
3 weeks ago
Board Certified Physician (Psychiatrist) - Outpatient Behavioral Health
$180K - $220K *
Transform lives by providing high-quality psychiatric care in a collaborative outpatient setting. Engage in leadership and mentorship while ensuring effective treatment for mental health and substance...
1 week ago
$95K - $100K *
Lead the charge in fostering a collaborative and productive nursing team, ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance while promoting staff development and operational efficiency in a dynamic...
2 weeks ago
Medical Director Acute Care - Psychiatry - Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center - Manhattan, NY
$255K - $400K *
Lead the charge in acute care psychiatry as a Medical Director, overseeing clinical and administrative functions while partnering with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes in a...
1 week ago
Healthcare Consulting Manager [Primary Care/Behavioral Health]
$105K - $175K *
Transform healthcare consulting by enhancing operations for community health centers and behavioral health organizations, leveraging your expertise to drive efficiency and compliance for sustainable c...
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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.