Vermont Rural Behavioral Health Leadership Opportunities
On-siteVermont, United States
Job Summary
Provide strategic and operational leadership for behavioral health services in rural Vermont settings, developing programs for mental health, substance use, and crisis response. Lead clinical and nonclinical teams while recruiting, developing, and retaining professionals to improve access to care. Build partnerships with schools, public agencies, law enforcement, and community organizations to support integrated care models. Oversee program quality, compliance, budgets, and staffing performance while tracking outcomes to enhance sustainability. Advocate for patients, families, and communities within a workforce environment shaped by distance and limited resources.
Required Qualifications
- Progressive experience in behavioral health, mental health, substance use treatment, social services, psychiatric care, or integrated care
- Previous leadership experience as a director, manager, clinical supervisor, program administrator, or comparable leader
- Experience developing, managing, or improving behavioral health programs
- Knowledge of behavioral health regulations, documentation, quality standards, and reimbursement
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with rural, underserved, or high-need populations
- Familiarity with hospitals, FQHCs, Rural Health Clinics, community behavioral health organizations, or public agencies
- Relevant education, licensure, or certification based on the specific position
- A compassionate, collaborative, and community-focused leadership style
Desired Qualifications
- Some opportunities may prefer or require licensure such as LCSW, LICSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LADC, psychologist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or another behavioral health credential
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