# Director of Behavioral Services

> New Solutions · Ithaca, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-12

**Salary:** USD 130,000–160,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Director of Behavioral Services

_**(Excellent Full Benefits Package, Relocation Assistance, Competitive Compensation/Bonus Package and much more!)**_

The Director will oversee treatment services, patient safety, regulatory compliance, staffing, financial management, performance improvement, and day-to-day departmental operations.

**Position Responsibilities:**

-   Provide overall direction, supervision, and evaluation of treatment services within the inpatient behavioral health unit.
-   Lead the clinical and administrative operations of the department.
-   Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and programs.
-   Ensure staff and providers understand and comply with departmental policies and procedures.
-   Develop and manage the departmental budget.
-   Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
-   Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.
-   Ensure appropriate and efficient staffing levels.
-   Provide administrative and clinical supervision to assigned staff.
-   Conduct performance evaluations and establish employee goals and objectives.
-   Monitor and evaluate patient-care outcomes.
-   Develop and implement strategies for continuous quality improvement.
-   Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
-   Implement performance-improvement initiatives using data-driven analysis.

## Requirements

-   **BSN or New York State LMSW**.
-   Strong clinical and administrative leadership capabilities.
-   _**Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health conditions.**_
-   Certification in psychiatry or another applicable behavioral-health field.
-   **Five or more years of leadership experience in an acute mental health setting.**
-   Master's degree, such as MSN, MBA, MHA, or another leadership-focused graduate degree.
-   Experience leading inpatient behavioral health programs.

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development

## Apply

[Apply at New Solutions](https://apply.workable.com/new-solutions/j/D060F74755/apply)

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