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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$147K *

Drive strategic leadership within the Emergency Department, ensuring top-notch, patient-centered care. Oversee staff management, budget, compliance, and initiate departmental enhancements while collab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$152K - $193K *

Reimagine housing strategies by leading initiatives that foster regional development. Collaborate with local jurisdictions to enhance land use solutions while managing programs and overseeing project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$84K *

Take ownership of the Newborn Screening Laboratory, overseeing operations, staff management, and quality assurance to ensure accurate testing and compliance with health regulations...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Redefine HR strategies and elevate workplace culture in this dynamic leadership role. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee engagement, oversee benefits, and ensure compliance while thriving in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$133K *

Transform psychiatric care by providing expert evaluation and treatment in an acute inpatient setting. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance therapeutic outcomes for adults and adolescents, focus...

4 weeks ago

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

$145K - $201K *

Lead the development and delivery of comprehensive psychological and forensic services, ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices while fostering a collaborative environment for exceptional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower a comprehensive case management program across multiple hospitals, ensuring high-quality care delivery. Lead a team of directors and managers, overseeing compliance, best practices, and patien...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development and execution of case management programs, ensuring high-quality, coordinated care across multiple facilities. Oversee staff management, compliance, regulatory standards, and key...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Drive the development and coordination of a comprehensive case management program, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations across multiple hospitals while leading a team to...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion the development of case management services, ensuring high-quality patient care through effective leadership of a multidisciplinary team, oversight of policies, and performance monitoring wit...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $100K *

Lead and develop a clinical team delivering personalized ABA therapy. Oversee operations, ensure clinical quality, and foster team culture. Engage families and manage caseloads while collaborating wit...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $92K *

Drive impactful services in mental health management while supervising teams and coordinating essential support for diverse populations. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance outcomes for new memb...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $145K *

Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to provide early intervention services. Conduct evaluations, develop Individualized Family Service Plans, and offer therapeutic interventions for...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion patient well-being by leading a team focused on integrating behavioral health in oncology. Oversee operations, enhance care quality, and ensure compliance while mentoring staff in delivering...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Transform statewide emergency preparedness and planning as a strategic leader. Collaborate with agency executives and manage a dedicated team while guiding operations and ensuring effective response d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Transform the delivery of medication-assisted treatment services, coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes while ensuring program compliance, clinical oversight, an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$206K - $330K *

Contribute to effective care coordination operations, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to align activities and achieve healthcare goals in an integrated delivery system and fast-paced enviro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing top-notch psychological support, ensuring mental wellness through clinical expertise. Collaborate with a diverse staff to deliver specialized care in suicide...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence and enhance quality patient care in home healthcare settings. Collaborate with leadership teams to oversee compliance, efficiency, and staff development while ensuring fin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage admissions and transfers at our Skilled Nursing Facility while enhancing relationships with referral sources and marketing services to the community. Drive positive resident experiences and ens...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $135K *

Pioneer the patient access landscape by optimizing referral conversions and enhancing first appointment scheduling. Lead a dynamic team to achieve growth targets while ensuring excellent patient and p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a dedicated team providing critical psychological support and suicide prevention interventions within Native American communities. Leverage your expertise to lead initiatives and empower individu...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in enhancing behavioral health services through strategic oversight as our Chief Medical Officer. Blend executive leadership with direct clinical practice while guiding a dedicated tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Grow your career by leading a dedicated clinical team to support individuals battling addiction, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing the quality of care delivered across multiple clinics...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, providing compassionate care by assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental health disorders. Collaborate with families and inte...

1 week 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.