Behavioral Health Director jobs in Missouri
Behavioral Health Director oversees the study and treatment of patients with emotional, mental, or psychological disorders. Develops, implements, and updates strategic initiatives, programs, and services. Being a Behavioral Health Director manages and directs the operations of behavioral health services. Uses knowledge of behavioral health research and trends to ensure the department's practices are up-to-date and effective. Additionally, Behavioral Health Director establishes training programs and supports and supervises staff. Ensures all behavioral health operations comply with clinical guidelines and regulations. Requires an advanced degree in psychology or related field. Typically reports to top management. The Behavioral Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Behavioral Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Behavioral Health Director jobs
Director of Behavioral Health
- CareSTL Health
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St Louis, MO
FULL_TIME
- CareSTL Health is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health to join our family to provides direction and leadership to ensure CareSTL Health meets the 'Quadruple Aim' of great patient care and improved population health within an efficient cost structure, while improving the work life of providers and staff. POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Behavioral Health Services is responsible for the direction and leadership of operational, financial, programmatic, and human resources activities for Behavioral Health Services. This includes establishing, achieving, and continuously monitoring the behavioral health goals and objectives of CareSTL Health. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assures data exchange between the health plan, behavioral health care, and vendor organizations to support clinical quality and patient experience measurement and improvement Collects data about opportunities for collaboration between medical care and behavioral health care, i.e., exchange of information, appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and referral of behavioral disorders commonly seen in primary care, and appropriate use of psychotropic medications. Clinically appropriate use of behavioral health services for providers, members, and others within the organization. Advances continuity and coordination between medical care and behavioral health care to reduce fragmentation, especially for people with special needs such as severe and persistent mental illness. Directs activities to improve the coordination of behavioral healthcare and general medical care, i.e., collaboration with behavioral healthcare practitioners, data analysis to identify improvement opportunities, and collaborative action. Serves as behavioral health subject matter expert and advisor to other areas within CareSTL Health. Conducts ongoing behavioral health and governmental regulatory research to maintain management policies. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with CareSTL Health policies and applicable laws. Provides business leadership working closely with senior management to ensure the goals and objectives for behavioral health integration are established, communicated, and achieved. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Master's in Psychology, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or Healthcare related field Experience: Five (5) years of relevant experience in the management of behavioral health care Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Good oral and verbal communication skills Good organizational and self-motivational skills Knowledge of DSM IV 5 axis diagnosis required Knowledge and competencies with harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and relevant treatment modalities that are being used in the field Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures used in behavioral health to detect, diagnose, and treat mental illness as well as the care and control of chronic and acute behavioral health condition Transportation Requirement: Must have Reliable Transportation Supervisory Responsibility: Behavioral Health Department Additional Information: Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 paid holidays per year. Full benefits package. Public Service Loan Forgiveness. *We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At CARESTL HEALTH we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, veteran, or disability status.*
- 6 Days Ago
Director of Behavioral Health
- CareSTL Health
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St. Louis, MO
FULL_TIME
- CareSTL Health is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health to join our family to provides direction and leadership to ensure CareSTL Health meets the 'Quadruple Aim' of great patient care and improved ...
- 1 Month Ago
Director of Admissions
- Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)
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Charles, MO
OTHER
- ID: 2024-50278 # of Openings: 1 Job Family: Operations OverviewPURPOSE STATEMENT:Direct the facility admissions activities by driving the admissions process, developing, implementing and maintaining r...
- 1 Day Ago
Director of Behavioral Health Housing Services
- Compass Health Network
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Festus, MO
FULL_TIME
- Compensation: $76,462.26/Annually This is a full-time, benefit eligible position working all days as needed.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB SPECIFIC:•Oversee daily program operations including, but not limi...
- 4 Days Ago
Director of Behavioral Health Services
- Ozarks Healthcare
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Plains, MO
FULL_TIME
- Oversees and promotes Behavioral Healthcare for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients within the organization and to the community. Ensures all regulatory standards are met. Responsible ...
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Behavioral Health Nursing Director
- Mercy
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Saint Louis, MO
FULL_TIME
- Behavioral Health Nursing DirectorMercy Hospital St. Louis Hours: 8:00am-4:00pmFree parking on campus!Day-one comprehensive healthcare benefits! #BeAMercyNurse We’re a Little Different Our mission is ...
- 10 Days Ago
Behavioral Health Director jobs at Popular Companies
Director of Behavioral Health
- Vecinos, Inc.
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Cullowhee, NC
- Position: Behavioral Health Director Location: Cullowhee, Franklin, and outreach in the 9 western NC counties Compensati...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Behavioral Health Director
- RHA Health Services
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Concord, NC
- We are hiring for: Behavioral Health Director Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for ...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Behavioral Health
- United States Veterans Initiative - U.S. Vets
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Kapolei, HI
- Establishes appropriate, quality standards for client care in mental health, addiction treatment, and health promotion a...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Behavioral Health
- Kalihi Palama Health Center
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Honolulu, HI
- Primary Purpose: The purpose of this position is to oversee the delivery of behavioral health services for Kalihi-Palama...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Behavioral Health
- Tepeyac Community Health Center
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Denver, CO
- MISSION: To inspire health, wellbeing, and humanity in our community, through all of life’s stages. The Behavioral Healt...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Behavioral Health Director
- Centurion Health
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Topeka, KS
- : $10,000 Hiring Bonus! Salary range from $84k - $98k, based on experience Overview: Centurion is proud to be the provid...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Behavioral Health
- Horizon Health Corporation
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Kankakee, IL
- DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Horizon Health is seeking a Director of BH to oversee the Behavioral Health Program at Riv...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Behavioral Health
- Horizon Health Corporation
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Yuma, AZ
- Director of Psychiatric Services Horizon Health is seeking a Program Director to oversee the Behavioral Health Program a...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Missouri
Missouri is landlocked and borders eight different states as does its neighbor, Tennessee. No state in the U.S. touches more than eight. Missouri is bounded by Iowa on the north; by Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee across the Mississippi River on the east; on the south by Arkansas; and by Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska (the last across the Missouri River) on the west. Whereas the northern and southern boundaries are straight lines, the Missouri Bootheel protrudes southerly into Arkansas. The two largest rivers are the Mississippi (which defines the eastern boundary of the state) and the Misso...
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Income Estimation for Behavioral Health Director jobs
$116,347 to $159,045
Most Popular Cities in Missouri for Behavioral Health Director Jobs
What does a Behavioral Health Director do?
Behavioral Health Director in Idaho Falls, ID
The Operations Excellence Manager is a full time dedicated member of the Operations Director's leadership team.
December 14, 2019
Behavioral Health Director in Knoxville, TN
The Senior Behavioral Health Services team, which is made up of behavioral health professionals including nurses, psychiatrists, trained counselors and social workers, evaluates each patient thoroughly to develop a course of treatment.
December 21, 2019
Behavioral Health Director in Flagstaff, AZ
Behavioral Health provides integrated recovery-oriented mental health and substance use disorder services. We also support a wellness center to meet the needs of unserved and underserved populations.
December 28, 2019