Director of Behavioral Services – Inpatient Behavioral Health

The Opportunity

Take full clinical and administrative ownership of an inpatient behavioral health program inside a growing healthcare organization, and help shape where its behavioral health and substance use disorder services go next.

This is a director-level role with a $120,000–$145,000 salary, a defined service line, and a seat at the table with physicians, nursing, social work, and therapy. Relocation assistance is available, and the search is open to candidates nationwide.

Why This Opportunity Is Worth a Look

Salary of $120,000–$145,000 , with a full benefits package

Relocation assistance for candidates moving to the area

Full ownership of the department: clinical direction, staffing, budget, and quality outcomes

Role in the broader behavioral health and substance use disorder service line , not just a single unit

BSN or New York State LMSW both qualify you, so nurse leaders and social work leaders can both apply

Ithaca, NY: home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, with Finger Lakes scenery, waterfalls, hiking trails, a strong arts and dining scene, and excellent schools

Your Day-to-Day

Lead the clinical and administrative operations of the inpatient behavioral health unit

Supervise, evaluate, and set goals for your staff, and make sure staffing levels are appropriate and efficient

Build and manage the departmental budget, identifying cost savings and revenue opportunities without compromising patient care

Develop and evaluate department policies, procedures, and programs

Track patient-care outcomes and drive quality improvement using data

Keep the department compliant with accreditation and regulatory requirements

Work with health-system partners on utilization review, corporate compliance, operations, and patient safety

Collaborate with medical staff, nursing, social work, and therapy to keep treatment programs effective

Support a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and patient-centered care

What We're Looking For

Required

BSN or New York State LMSW

Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health conditions

Demonstrated clinical and administrative leadership

Ability to manage clinical operations, staff, budgets, and resources

Preferred

5+ years of leadership experience in an acute mental health setting

Experience leading inpatient behavioral health programs

Master's degree in a leadership-focused field (MSN, MBA, MHA, or similar)

Certification in psychiatry or another applicable behavioral health field

Track record in quality improvement and regulatory compliance

Ready to Explore?

If you are a behavioral health leader ready to run an inpatient program with real clinical and operational scope, we would like to talk. A conversation costs you nothing, and we are happy to share more detail on the role, the program, and the area.

Great Bay Staffing represents candidates with complete confidentiality. Your résumé will never be shared with a client without your knowledge and approval.