Director of Behavioral Health Services
$116,000–$175,000 year
On-site · Salem, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Director of Behavioral Health Services leads strategic and operational behavioral health programs, overseeing Mental Health Services and the 24/7 Crisis Hotline/988 operations. Responsibilities include strategic/operational leadership, budget and staffing planning, staff development, clinical quality and compliance with HIPAA and state/federal regulations, integration of behavioral health within primary care, trauma-informed and equity-centered care, and coordination with partners. Requires a Master’s degree in a related field and active Oregon licensure, with 5+ years clinical experience and 2+ years leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related field.
- Active, unrestricted Oregon licensure, such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, including direct patient care.
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare or behavioral health setting.
- Experience supervising licensed clinicians and/or behavioral health consultants.
- Strong knowledge of integrated care models, including Primary Care Behavioral Health and/or Collaborative Care.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations impacting behavioral health services, including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, Oregon Administrative Rules, and HRSA/FQHC expectations.
- Experience using clinical, operational, quality, and EHR data to support documentation standards, program improvement, and performance outcomes.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and prioritization skills in a complex healthcare environment.
- Commitment to trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and health equity.
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance.
- Current BLS/CPR certification, if required by the organization.
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