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-HavesBSN or New York State LMSWStrong 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 DoDirect 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-Haves5+ 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.