Hourly Wage for Mental Health Director Salary in the United States

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How much does a Mental Health Director make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Mental Health Director in the United States is $68 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $59 and $78. Hourly rate 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.

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Mental Health Director

Lyon-Martin Community Health Services - San Francisco , CA

Mental Health Director (Full Time) Salary: $120,000/year at 40 hours/week FSLA Status: Exempt In Person vs. Remote: At least 2 days/week in person Primary Location: Lyon-Martin Community Health ...

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Director of Mental Health - Bilingual Spanish - Relocation Available

Wonderful Center for Health Innovation - Long Beach , CA

The Director of Community Mental Health Services serves under the Sr. Director of Clinical Operations and is responsible for the overall day-to-day direct clinical leadership of WCHI behavioral ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Program Director/Administrator - Mental Health

CRT Programs - Pasadena , CA

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work or related field (Required) * working as a Director in mental health residential program: 1 year (Required) * Clinical background LMFT LCSW ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Clinic Director Outpatient Mental Health

Ellie Mental Health - 170 - Oregon City , OR

We believe providing a fantastic experience for our providers is a critical link to better care and better outcomes in mental health. The Clinic Director will be highly compensated (salary ...

ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago

Psychiatrist Medical Director - Outpatient and TMS Services

Kitsap Mental Health Services - Bremerton , WA

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is a not-for-profit organization that prides itself on ... The Medical Director will manage the range and quality of psychiatric medical care for our Adult ...

LinkedIn - 10 days ago

Director of Mental Health-Head of Service

Global Family Care Network - Bakersfield , CA

Head of Service - Director of Mental Health (Licensed) Classification Full-time, 40 hours Job Description The Head of Service (HOS) operates as the Director of Mental Health and is responsible for ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

What does a Mental Health Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Mental Health Director

Lead our recruitment team to identify the best people in the world to build our organization or mental health products.

December 17, 2022

Develop and successfully implement Regional Strategic Plans for Mental Health Institute including ministry and market-specific growth plans, capital planning and resource allocation across the continuum, in collaboration with Regional, Ministry and physician leadership and other key stakeholders.

January 29, 2023

Recommending program staffing changes in response to changes in members served needs or market conditions.

February 07, 2023

Provide timely notification to the Regional Mental Health Director or Corporate Director of Mental Health Services of clinical concerns which may impact an individual patient or the mental health services program.

February 11, 2023

Monitor any referrals to outside mental health care facilities made by mental health workers for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care and review those services provided by consultants and outside resources.

February 16, 2023

Demonstrated competency in the areas of child development, learning disabilities, behavior management techniques, and engaging caretakers in day care, after-school, of school settings.

March 11, 2023

Collaborate effectively across programs, hospitals and with all clinical and business divisions to develop and/or enhance programs and service delivery in a coordinated way to best serve patients and the community.

March 31, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Mental Health Director in the United States. The average hourly rate for Mental Health Director ranges from $59 to $78 with the average hourly pay of $68. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $59 to $81 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $69.

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