| Behavioral Health Director Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Behavioral Health Director. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Behavioral Health Director along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Behavioral Health Director is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Behavioral Health Manager, Top Behavioral Health Executive, Behavioral Health Supervisor, Environmental, Health and Safety Director, Case Manager - Behavioral Health Services, Case Manager - Behavioral Health Services, Sr., Health Education Director, Behavioral Home Care Aide, Home Health Director |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For 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. 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. 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. 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. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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| Also referred to as: Director of Behavioral Health Services |
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| Similar Jobs: Behavioral Health Manager, Top Behavioral Health Executive, Behavioral Health Supervisor, Environmental, Health and Safety Director, Case Manager - Behavioral Health Services, Case Manager - Behavioral Health Services, Sr., Health Education Director, Behavioral Home Care Aide, Home Health Director |
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| Level of Education: Behavioral Health Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Behavioral Health Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Insurance | |
