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.
$225K - $250K *
Lead the transformation of the data organization by modernizing infrastructure, establishing data science capabilities, and building a robust foundation to integrate AI functionalities across products...
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Chief Executive Officer - Acute Psychiatric Hospital
$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's redefining behavioral health care by leading clinical, operational, and financial excellence. This role offers the opportunity to enhance community access to high-quality treatment...
4 days ago
Chief Executive Officer - Acute Psychiatric Hospital
$210K - $250K *
Drive exceptional clinical and operational performance while leading strategic growth initiatives. Oversee day-to-day operations in a high-stakes environment, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance...
1 week ago
Chief Executive Officer - Acute Psychiatric Hospital
$160K - $200K *
Pioneer transformative behavioral healthcare leadership by guiding a 139-bed hospital. Drive strategic growth, operational excellence, and patient-centered initiatives while fostering community partne...
1 week ago
Chief Executive Officer - Acute Psychiatric Hospital
$150K - $200K *
Lead with vision to enhance operational, clinical, and financial success. Drive strategic initiatives in a community-focused hospital environment while building partnerships and fostering a culture of...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that’s shaping the future of autism care by scaling operations, steering strategic initiatives, and building impactful partnerships, all while driving the vision of a dynamic early-stage s...
2 days ago
Clinical Director of Nursing Services II - RUHS - UR-Case Management
$148K - $261K *
Lead strategic initiatives in case management, overseeing daily operations, ensuring quality patient care, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance service delivery while achieving departmental...
5 days ago
Clinical Director - Tucson, AZ (Residential)
$75K - $95K *
Champion excellence in behavioral health services, ensuring quality care and compliance while enhancing team performance across multiple programs and systems. Collaborate with leadership to drive grow...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion quality rehabilitation services by leading a dynamic team, overseeing patient care, managing compliance, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve operational excellence and improv...
Reposted 1 week ago
Vice President of Academic Affairs
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of academic excellence by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing instructional programs, and supporting diversity at a collegiate level. Collaborate with leadership and faculty to d...
2 days ago
$237K - $269K *
Lead the charge in enhancing patient care by overseeing clinical operations, guiding medical staff, and implementing quality improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with standards of practic...
Reposted 6 days ago
Vice President of Academic Affairs
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in academic excellence as the Chief Academic Officer, overseeing instructional programs, academic support, and faculty development. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to elevate stu...
2 days ago
Social Work Manager, 40 Hours Days, Cross Campus Coverage University & Memorial
$83K - $149K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through effective social services management. Lead the development of quality programs, oversee operations, and collaborate with healthcare profe...
Reposted yesterday
Director of Emergency Management
$164K - $200K *
Lead comprehensive emergency management initiatives, focusing on preparedness, response, and recovery. Collaborate with stakeholders and oversee operations, ensuring compliance and effective disaster...
3 weeks ago
Director of Emergency Management
$164K - $200K *
Lead comprehensive emergency management programs, ensuring preparedness, response, and recovery efforts align with safety regulations. Collaborate with agencies to manage resources and deliver effecti...
3 weeks ago
Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center Administrator
$104K - $193K *
Champion innovative mental health solutions at the Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center while leading operations, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with best practices to enhance servic...
Reposted 1 week ago
$78K - $118K *
Lead the charge in transforming crisis services, managing statewide crisis programs, ensuring effective resource allocation, and promoting evidence-based practices for community stabilization and supp...
6 days ago
$75K - $96K *
Transform care management by assessing patient needs, developing collaborative care plans, and enhancing psychosocial well-being. Engage in a dynamic interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive su...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of health care by providing exceptional clinical leadership and support to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care and effective medication management in a collaborative environm...
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OFFICE MEDICAL DIRECTOR - Home Based Primary Care
$180K - $220K *
Revolutionize patient care by overseeing clinical activities and provider performance in a dynamic office practice. Collaborate with leadership to ensure budget management and implement cost-effective...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Champion clinical excellence by leading the nursing team to enhance care. Drive resident medication management, service planning, and team supervision, ensuring high standards of direct care and compl...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead a dedicated nursing team to enhance resident care through effective clinical services, supervision of medication management, and ongoing communication with staff and families. Create a nurturing...
5 days ago
Managed Care Operations Manager
$71K - $129K *
Transform managed care operations by resolving claims payment discrepancies, improving workflows, and ensuring health plan compliance. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes and drive performa...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional health care by managing and mentoring the nursing team. Oversee clinical services, ensuring high-quality care and effective communication for improved residen...
2 days ago
Manager, Behavioral Health Services - Telephonic
$91K - $163K *
Elevate care management by leading a team of social workers to enhance clinical outcomes and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support high-risk members through co...
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.