Behavioral Health Director ACTT/IPS-SE
Rha Health Services
Asheville, NC · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
We are hiring for: Behavioral Health Director ACTT/IPS-SE Type: Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Manages and directs the operations ensuring sustained high quality of care and services. The Director leads and directs the administrative, clinical, financial, and employee relation functions and implements and enforces compliance with company, state and federal policy. Job Responsibilities:
The Behavioral Health Director oversees the operations and treatment services of RHA's WNC Assertive Community Treatment Teams and Individual Placement Services (ACTT and IPS/SE).
Pay: $72,000-$78,000
Operational Leadership:
Creates and communicates a compelling vision that motivates others; conveys the purpose and importance of the organization's vision and mission; links department, team and individual initiatives to those of the organization
Measures staff satisfaction with services and organizational performance and identifying areas for improvement.
Maintains a focus on efforts to improve performance, quality, and efficiency of work process and services provided.
Works directly with service teams to ensure high quality ACT and IPS services are delivered to fidelity and with positive outcomes for individuals served and the organization.
Financial Performance:
Develops, implements, monitors, and analyzes the unit budget.
Responsible for managing operational P&L and making decisions based on financial performance
Reviews financial reports monthly and involves other unit staff, service users, and personal outcome data in the budgeting, revenue and expenditure process
Ensures all billing is accurate and submitted within specified time lines.
Reviews receivables monthly to determine needed actions
Strategic Growth:
Pursues opportunities for growth and development of new business for RHA.
Establishes and maintains good relationships with important stakeholders, MCOs, Vocational Rehabilitation, state and local behavioral health representatives and internal departments.
All other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, healthcare management or general business/public administration, required.
Graduate degree and NC Licensure in a counseling field preferred. (LCSW, LMCHC, LMFT)
Prefer 3-5 years of experience in prior management positions with comparable responsibility as determined by the corporation.
P&L Management Experience
Valid driver's license including personal vehicle insurance coverage.
Must maintain proficiency in professional field if licensure and maintenance of credentials is a part of professional certification.
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Pre-employment screening:
Complete criminal background
Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
Drug testing
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references (if required)
Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.