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Director of Behavioral Services

New SolutionsIthaca, New York🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 12, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Director of Behavioral Services role offers a remarkable opportunity to lead and innovate within a reputable organization, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll thrive if you possess strong clinical and administrative leadership skills and a passion for improving mental health services. Apply today to make a significant impact in a dynamic on-site environment!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Ithaca, New York, United States
Posted
Yesterday
ComplianceMental HealthPatient CareRegulatory Compliance

Job Description

Director of Behavioral Services

(Excellent Full Benefits Package, Relocation Assistance, Competitive Compensation/Bonus Package and much more!)

The Director will oversee treatment services, patient safety, regulatory compliance, staffing, financial management, performance improvement, and day-to-day departmental operations.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall direction, supervision, and evaluation of treatment services within the inpatient behavioral health unit.
  • Lead the clinical and administrative operations of the department.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Ensure staff and providers understand and comply with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Develop and manage the departmental budget.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
  • Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.
  • Ensure appropriate and efficient staffing levels.
  • Provide administrative and clinical supervision to assigned staff.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and establish employee goals and objectives.
  • Monitor and evaluate patient-care outcomes.
  • Develop and implement strategies for continuous quality improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
  • Implement performance-improvement initiatives using data-driven analysis.
  • BSN or New York State LMSW.
  • Strong clinical and administrative leadership capabilities.
  • Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health conditions.
  • Certification in psychiatry or another applicable behavioral-health field.
  • Five or more years of leadership experience in an acute mental health setting.
  • Master's degree, such as MSN, MBA, MHA, or another leadership-focused graduate degree.
  • Experience leading inpatient behavioral health programs.
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

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