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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$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical operations while driving strategic initiatives, enhancing productivity, and fostering a collaborative culture. Oversee multiple locations and manage teams, ensur...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Transform resident engagement by leading innovative dementia care initiatives across multiple communities, driving team performance, and fostering collaboration to improve lives through meaningful pro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Elevate clinical care as you supervise a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and high-quality behavioral health services for diverse patient populations in a collaborative environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $94K *

Empower growth as a licensed clinician providing vital mental health services. Engage in outreach initiatives, serve diverse student needs, and foster a collaborative culture while supporting the Coun...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K *

Champion excellence in program management by overseeing services, staff, and compliance to regulatory standards while ensuring a supportive environment for children and families. Lead initiatives, fac...

6 days ago

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

$76K - $84K *

Transform the mental health landscape for inmates by developing and implementing tailored treatment plans, conducting assessments, and leading therapeutic programs within a secure correctional environ...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and enhance clinical operations across multiple nursing units, focusing on patient care excellence and team development. Collaborate with diverse leaders to drive quality improvement and foste...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Deliver innovative ABA services in a multidisciplinary environment to enhance behavioral outcomes for children and families. Collaborate with clinical professionals while enjoying flexible scheduling...

4 days ago

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

$105K - $115K *

Pioneer meaningful change as you provide targeted behavioral support, conduct assessments, and develop personalized care plans. Join a dedicated team focused on flexible schedules, small caseloads, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $110K *

Innovate and lead in enhancing behavioral health clinical services. Drive operational excellence, oversee staff competency, and ensure compliance with standards while collaborating across departments...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $122K *

Drive quality patient-centered care in behavioral health by overseeing unit operations, ensuring adherence to policies, and fostering staff development for optimal clinical outcomes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K *

Drive strategic leadership for the Consumer Services Department, overseeing inquiries and regulatory compliance, while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring superior service quality...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive transformative care for adolescents by overseeing a specialized inpatient unit. Ensure a youth-guided, evidence-based treatment model while managing operations, staff, and compliance with regula...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $217K *

Advance public health leadership and strategic oversight, ensuring operational excellence and aligning agency priorities with community health needs. Drive initiatives in organizational effectiveness...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's enhancing behavioral health oversight and management across multiple programs. Provide system-level leadership in Utilization Review and Management to ensure compliant, efficient, a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Support individuals' mental health by providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing care. Collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to ensure high standards of treatment for patients...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $132K *

Provide compassionate psychiatric care by evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and optimize delivery of care in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $145K *

Oversee interdisciplinary team operations to enhance participant outcomes and care delivery processes. Drive quality and compliance, fostering professional development and accountability in a dynamic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion enhanced health services delivery while leading operational initiatives for over 200,000 members. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and elevate member experiences, making impactful...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming elder care by overseeing behavioral health services and social work care management. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance member services and ensure quality care i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of patient-centered care by leading clinical strategies and teams to enhance operational efficiency, ensuring adherence to regulations while advancing organizational goals through inn...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $87K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team providing community-based care for TAY clients facing severe mental illness. Oversee clinical operations and support staff development while ensuring adherence to recover...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K *

Join us to lead the coordination of innovative drug abuse programs, applying your clinical expertise to supervise and enhance treatment efforts for inmates. Shape effective treatment protocols and adv...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage in impactful drug treatment programs, leading clinical activities and staff. Utilize your expertise to supervise treatment protocols and advocate for drug programs, ensuring the well-being of i...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $105K *

Help us provide vital therapist services to mentally disordered offenders, facilitating assessments and treatment plans while coordinating with law enforcement and legal entities to ensure appropriate...

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.