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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$80K - $110K *

Elevate campus security by overseeing safety operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with law enforcement and lead crisis responses while managing policies and budgets to safe...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $94K *

Lead community-based mental health initiatives, delivering tailored counseling services, conducting assessments, and fostering partnerships to enhance awareness and access to support resources. Engage...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading a regional intake team, optimizing admissions processes, and driving performance metrics across multiple facilities. Collaborate with leadership to meet census goals and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and enhance the regional intake team's performance across multiple facilities. Foster strong partnerships with leadership, ensuring effective admissions practices, while driving operational ex...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a transformative telehealth team delivering impactful therapy for older adults. Enjoy flexible hours, dedicated support, and a streamlined practice focusing on patient care without the hassle of...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform nursing operations by leading high-quality, patient-centered care, managing personnel, and driving departmental goals in a collaborative, safety-focused environment that prioritizes innovati...

4 days ago

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

$150K - $183K *

Lead the management and oversight of Behavioral Health programs, driving quality improvements and innovative solutions while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service de...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in emergency care by overseeing operations, quality, and staff in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high standards, safety, and efficiency whil...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $145K *

Empower communities by providing strategic leadership for diverse housing programs, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance while fostering regional partnerships in the San Francisco Bay...

3 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Transform healthcare facilities management by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading modernization efforts across multiple locations while fostering safety and qualit...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion transformative mental health solutions by providing diagnostic evaluations and medication management to optimize patient care in a collaborative outpatient setting while supporting your profe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $91K *

Empower individuals by leading a team of clinicians in providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care in adult services. Collaborate across disciplines to address clinical challenges while fostering p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$214K - $343K *

Lead the charge in transforming mental health care by providing exceptional psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and community collaboration, ensuring comprehensive support for adults in need. Join a d...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of mental health care by overseeing operations, driving excellence, and collaborating with clinical leaders to ensure quality service in a newly established behavioral health hospital...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform the assessment process by leading a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care for individuals with substance use disorders and mental health needs, ensuring seamless coordination and suppo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion quality care as you lead nursing services, ensuring compliance and resident well-being. Engage with staff, residents, and families, shaping a nurturing environment in our skilled nursing faci...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead and enhance clinical services through strategic programming, quality initiatives, and team management. Ensure effective policies and deliver exceptional care while driving organizational growth a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock HR excellence by leading a dynamic team to modernize practices, enhance compensation, and optimize operations, while collaborating with executives to ensure a competitive employer brand and sup...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $108K *

Empower multidisciplinary teams to deliver essential services in a structured environment. Collaborate with various agencies and stakeholders to assess needs, supervise staff, and ensure quality care...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Reinvent HR leadership by managing comprehensive people strategies in a dynamic community health center. Drive effective recruitment, compliance, and employee relations to enhance organizational perfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $100K *

Shape the future of mental healthcare by providing high-quality behavioral support to patients. Experience a strong work-life balance, generous compensation, and professional growth opportunities in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Explore leadership opportunities by managing multiple healthcare facilities, enhancing patient care, driving operational efficiencies, and fostering growth through effective strategy development and t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $144K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing mental health services within correctional facilities. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring quality care, and developing effective treatment program...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Oversee and enhance nursing operations in a licensed Withdrawal Management Program, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe, person-centered care. Lead staff development and collaborate with clinical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic leadership in referral management to enhance donation opportunities, ensuring effective hospital partnerships and operational excellence across the organization while fostering a cultu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.