Director of Behavioral Services - Inpatient Psychiatry

Director of Behavioral Services, Inpatient Psychiatry

Location: Ithaca, NY (On-site)
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Pay: $120,000 to $145,000 per year

Lead an inpatient behavioral health program and help shape the future of mental health and substance use disorder services at a growing healthcare organization.

Must-Haves

• BSN or New York State LMSW
• Strong clinical and administrative leadership experience
• Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions
• Ability to manage clinical operations, staff, budgets, and resources

What You'll Do

• Direct and evaluate treatment services on the inpatient behavioral health unit
• Lead clinical and administrative department operations
• Develop and enforce departmental policies, procedures, and programs
• Manage the department budget and identify cost savings and revenue opportunities
• Ensure efficient staffing and provide clinical and administrative supervision
• Monitor patient outcomes and lead quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance
• Partner on utilization review, compliance, operations, and patient safety
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, social work, and therapy teams
• Support the broader behavioral health and substance use disorder service line
• Build a culture of safety, accountability, and patient-centered care

Nice-to-Haves

• 5+ years of leadership in an acute mental health setting
• Inpatient behavioral health program leadership
• Master's degree such as MSN, MBA, MHA, or similar
• Psychiatric or behavioral health certification
• Proven quality improvement and regulatory compliance results

Compensation and Benefits

• $120,000 to $145,000 per year
• Excellent benefits package

About the Company
Our client is a leading healthcare organization in the Finger Lakes region with a growing behavioral health and substance use disorder service line.

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.