Senior Level Behavioral Health Manager Jobs
Senior level behavioral health manager jobs center on clinical program leadership, shaping care delivery models, and driving outcomes across the teams and systems that serve patients. Openings are concentrated in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like UT Southwestern Medical Center, Lifepoint Health, and United Health Services hiring at this level now.
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Lifepoint Behavioral Health
Director of Clinical Operations – Behavioral Health
Facility Name: Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital
Schedule: 5x8 | Days | Monday to Friday | 8am – 5pm | Weekends as needed
Your experience matters
Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Clinical Operations – Behavioral Health joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
As a Director of Clinical Operations – Behavioral Health, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for behavioral health treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will ensure the delivery of exceptional clinical care while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
You will serve as a key member of the facility leadership team, driving clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staff development, and patient-care initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Responsible for oversight of all clinical treatment programs of patients receiving treatment for psychiatric, and substance abuse issues in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Assure that high-quality clinical care is provided and that clinical functions are integrated.
Supervise individual and group counseling and develop and implement a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities/processes.
Oversee discharge planning to ensure an optimal post-hospital transition.
Responsible for ensuring that clinical documentation is current and accurate and meets all regulatory and other standards.
Responsible for ensuring that company approved programs are implemented and being provided consistently.
Provide oversight to the therapist and provide feedback through the performance evaluation process and, if necessary, through counseling.
Ensure that all interventions (individual, group, and family therapy) are performed and documented according to professional clinical standards.
Actively participate in survey activities (TJC, Medicare, and licensing).
Coordinate performance improvement and completes monthly reporting.
Attend treatment team meetings on a regular basis.
Ensure that clarification of the therapeutic role and treatment plan with the patient and family is completed.
Actively participate in the complaint resolution process as needed.
Is responsible to collaborate with leadership team members related to hospital operations.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
Applicants should have a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Additional requirements include:
Previous experience in inpatient psychiatric healthcare required.
A current unencumbered clinical social work license (LCSW) is required.
EEOC Statement
“Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.See All 5 Senior Level Behavioral Health Manager Jobs
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Senior Level Behavioral Health Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level behavioral health manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led behavioral health programs end-to-end, not just managed day-to-day operations. Demonstrating outcomes you owned, such as reduced readmission rates, expanded service capacity, or successful accreditation, signals the kind of accountability these roles require. Proficiency with compliance frameworks and experience mentoring clinical staff will further set your application apart.
Which companies hire senior level behavioral health managers?
Companies hiring senior level behavioral health managers right now include UT Southwestern Medical Center, Lifepoint Health, and United Health Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large health systems and integrated care networks to specialized behavioral health organizations and managed care companies seeking experienced program leaders.
What makes a behavioral health manager role senior level?
Senior level behavioral health manager roles involve owning program strategy, not just supervising staff. Expect accountability for clinical quality metrics, budget oversight, cross-functional collaboration with medical and administrative leadership, and responsibility for building or mentoring your team. These positions also typically require independent decision-making on policy, compliance, and service expansion without day-to-day guidance from above.
Which industries hire the most senior level behavioral health managers?
Senior Level behavioral health manager roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large-scale programs requiring experienced leaders who can manage clinical compliance, workforce development, and patient outcome accountability simultaneously.