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.
DIRECTOR - PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
$100K - $120K *
Pioneer healthcare excellence by leading performance improvement initiatives across facility operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing patient care quality and outcomes...
3 weeks ago
System Director - Risk Management - FT
$110K - $130K *
Drive operational excellence in Risk Management, overseeing a dedicated team to ensure effective program integration within a healthcare setting. Foster communication with administration and enhance r...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of behavioral health by driving sustainable growth through strategic partnerships, optimizing referral networks, and enhancing patient access to care. Collaborate across teams to ensu...
1 week ago
Executive Director Assisted Living Memory Care
$100K - $120K *
Pioneer an exceptional living environment by leading daily operations and fostering compassionate care. Drive community engagement, operational excellence, and resident satisfaction while building str...
2 weeks ago
$106K - $112K *
Provide evaluation and consultation services to trial courts, aiding in assessments, court-ordered evaluations, and training for state credentialing as a Designated Forensic Professional while collabo...
5 days ago
PMHNP / Clinical Practice Operations Manager
$110K *
Help us advance mental health care by leading psychiatric operations while providing high-quality patient care. Join a supportive team that values efficient workflows, patient-centered experiences, an...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Lead a dedicated nursing team by providing operational and clinical oversight. Ensure high-quality patient care and compliance within a correctional facility while driving initiatives that enhance sta...
4 days ago
Data and Program Initiatives Director
$86K - $133K *
Inspire strategic initiatives through data-driven insights, leading cross-functional teams to enhance program performance and expand statewide partnerships into measurable impacts...
1 week ago
Medical Director - Addiction Medicine
$210K - $250K *
Oversee and enhance medical services in a fast-paced outpatient MAT clinic. Lead a dedicated team in providing quality addiction treatment while ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive excellence...
2 weeks ago
Founding Clinical Director | Schaumburg, Illinois
$115K - $140K *
Develop and lead a pioneering clinical program for a new substance use disorder facility, overseeing clinical quality, staff recruitment, and operational excellence while fostering a client-centered t...
1 week ago
Human Resources Business Partner, Senior (HRBP)
$80K - $95K *
Unlock impactful HR leadership by aligning business strategies with employee engagement. Drive organizational performance and talent initiatives, while fostering a positive work culture and navigating...
Reposted 1 week ago
Behavioral Hospital Program Administrator - $10K Sign-on Bonus - 194
$156K - $193K *
Lead the charge in ensuring clinical excellence and operational success for a psychiatric healthcare program, managing both patient care and business operations while fostering collaboration with comm...
3 days ago
Medical Director- Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Center of Excellence
$210K - $250K *
Empower a multifaceted center of excellence for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, driving clinical practices, research, and family-centered care while leading a diverse team...
1 week ago
$229K - $265K *
Empower organizational excellence by leading strategic provider contracting initiatives to enhance network performance, drive compliance, and support operational goals in a collaborative environment f...
3 weeks ago
$229K - $265K *
Support strategic leadership and operational oversight of Provider Contracting, driving complex negotiations and cross-departmental collaboration for a high-performing, compliant network that fosters...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $114K *
Grow your career by collaborating with the healthcare team to manage patient mental and physical health needs, ensuring coordinated care for optimal patient outcomes...
1 week ago
Manager Inpatient Behavioral Health Services
$85K - $100K *
Lead innovative Behavioral Health Services, ensuring compliance and a therapeutic environment while enhancing team capabilities and managing departmental activities to deliver quality patient care...
Reposted yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Deliver comprehensive oversight and management of outpatient mental health services, ensuring clinical excellence, employee performance, and budget alignment while driving program enhancements and cli...
3 weeks ago
Director of Student Wellness and Engagement
$100K - $104K *
Transform student experience by providing strategic leadership in engagement, wellness, and campus culture initiatives. Foster collaboration, promote belonging, and enhance student success across dive...
3 days ago
Director of Student Wellness and Engagement
$100K - $104K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming student wellness and engagement. Lead strategic initiatives that foster a thriving campus culture, enhance leadership development, and promote holistic wel...
3 days ago
$80K - $90K *
Champion end-to-end delivery of incidental medical services, ensuring compliance and quality documentation while supporting staff training and operational leadership to enhance behavioral healthcare o...
3 days ago
WORKFORCE HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER
$71K - $94K *
Advance workforce health initiatives, ensuring operational excellence and leadership within occupational health programs while promoting well-being across communities and site-based clinics. Drive con...
2 weeks ago
Community Health RN Coordinator
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's committed to enhancing community health through leadership and innovative planning. Lead regional teams, manage health improvement projects, and collaborate with diverse stakeholder...
1 week ago
Systems and Benefits Coordinator
$82K - $96K *
Champion access to public benefits by empowering staff and clients through hands-on training, advocacy, and collaboration with community partners to dismantle barriers and foster equity in service del...
5 days ago
$69K - $101K *
Drive impactful HR initiatives and programs as you collaborate with teams, optimize processes, and enhance employee engagement to align organizational objectives and foster compliance...
2 weeks ago
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.