Behavioral Health Director jobs in Alabama

At Lifepoint Behavioral Health, we specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use disorders. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery and restoration. Our teams are committed to providing superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.

Success within a company doesn’t just happen. It requires committed teams of talented people who understand and embrace an organization’s goals and work together at the highest level to achieve them. Join our team of interdisciplinary doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts today!

• Responsible for the strategic planning, managing, directing, coordinating and controlling the overall operations of behavioral health program and services.
• Provides leadership to ensure attainment of strategic objectives and the delivery of quality, economical health care services and other related lines of business.
• Coordinates and enforces program-wide policies and procedures that support the accomplishment of the behavioral health services’ aims, objectives, and programs.
• Directs the short-range and long-range planning functions that develop goals, objectives, and strategic plans to ensure quality services and a financially sound program.
• Participates and manages the budget for the programs, allocates funds within the budget as directed by the VP, Finance Behavioral Health and ensures that the programs operate within the budget.
• Provides supervision to the leaders and staff in the designated programs.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling or Nursing preferred
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Licenses/Certification: Licensure in State of Practice

Experience:

• 5 years of leadership experience.
• 7 years of experience in the discipline

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• RN or clinical licensure (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sheffield, AL 35660: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person