Director of Behavioral Services – Inpatient

Great Bay Staffing Group•Ithaca, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role offers full ownership of an inpatient behavioral health unit, encompassing both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The position involves directing treatment services, staffing, budget management, quality improvement, and daily operations. The Director will also contribute to the organization's broader behavioral health and substance use disorder service line, influencing its strategic development as the organization expands. This is a full-time, direct-hire, on-site position with a base salary range of $120,000–$145,000 and paid relocation assistance.

Requirements

BSN or New York State LMSW
Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions
Clinical and administrative leadership skills, including managing staff, budgets, and resources

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of leadership experience in an acute mental health setting
Experience leading inpatient behavioral health programs
Master's degree such as MSN, MBA, MHA, or another leadership-focused graduate degree
Certification in psychiatry or another applicable behavioral health field
Demonstrated success with quality improvement and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

Direct and evaluate treatment services within the inpatient behavioral health unit
Lead clinical and administrative operations for the department
Develop and manage the departmental budget, and look for cost savings and revenue opportunities
Set appropriate staffing levels and supervise staff clinically and administratively
Conduct performance evaluations and set goals with your team
Track patient-care outcomes and lead data-driven quality improvement
Keep the unit in compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements
Partner with health-system departments on utilization review, corporate compliance, operations, and patient safety
Build a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and patient-centered care