How much does a Behavioral Health Manager make in the United States? The average Behavioral Health Manager salary in the United States is $98,033 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $85,345 and $116,011. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Behavioral Health Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Behavioral Health Manager Salary $73,793 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Behavioral Health Manager Salary $85,345 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Behavioral Health Manager Salary $98,033 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Behavioral Health Manager Salary $116,011 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Behavioral Health Manager Salary $132,380 US March 26, 2024
25% $85,345 10% $73,793 90% $132,380 75% $116,011 $98,033 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Behavioral Health Manager

Behavioral Health Manager manages the study and treatment of patients with emotional, mental, or psychological disorders. Oversees a team performing psychological and behavioral assessments for patients. Being a Behavioral Health Manager ensures behavioral analysts design and implement effective behavior intervention plans. Conducts reviews and audits to ensure compliance with clinical policies, guidelines, and regulations, and to improve the effectiveness of those policies. Additionally, Behavioral Health Manager implements new departmental initiatives and training programs and supports and supervises staff. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in psychology or related field. May require Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Typically reports to a director. The Behavioral Health Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Behavioral Health Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Behavioral Health Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Behavioral Health Manager, the highest Behavioral Health Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Behavioral Health Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Behavioral Health Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Behavioral Health Manager salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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