Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Dallas, TX
Behavioral Health Manager jobs in Dallas are concentrated in Uptown, the Medical District near Parkland and UT Southwestern, and the Stemmons Corridor, with strong demand from hospital systems, community mental health centers, and outpatient behavioral health networks. Employers hiring right now include UT Southwestern Medical Center, Texas Health Resources, and Jewish Family Service of Dallas. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.
The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.
When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.
As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas .
JOB SUMMARY
Works under constant supervision to provide janitorial services.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
Previous experience in housekeeping functions is prefer but not required.
Customer service highly recommended.
JOB DUTIES
Cleans and maintains patient care, staff and visitor areas.
Performs terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms.
Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust-mops floors.
Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials.
Wet-mops rooms, halls, stairways and public areas.
Attends educational programs and in-service meetings as required.
Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established in Career Ladder Program, including disciplinary action section.
Maintains required records, reports and statistics as directed.
Removes waste and soiled linens from work area and places in specific bags or containers.
Wet-mops/ vacuums rooms, halls, stairways and public areas.
Prepares and supplies clean, sanitary and quality linen to the patient rooms.
Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls of bathrooms.
Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
- UT Southwestern Medical Center56

- Texas Health Resources42

- Jewish Family Service of Dallas28

- Children's Health14

- Guardian Recovery14

Top Industries Hiring
- Agriculture & Farming
Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Dallas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a behavioral health manager job in Dallas?
Focus your search on Dallas's large hospital systems, county-funded community mental health centers, and the growing network of outpatient and substance use treatment providers concentrated in the Medical District and Uptown. Candidates who combine clinical licensure with direct supervisory experience stand out locally. Familiarity with Medicaid-funded programs and Dallas County Behavioral Health Leadership Council contracts gives applicants a concrete edge over those with only private-sector backgrounds.
Which companies hire behavioral health managers in Dallas?
Dallas behavioral health manager roles are posted by UT Southwestern Medical Center, Texas Health Resources, and Jewish Family Service of Dallas and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The Dallas market is anchored by large nonprofit community mental health organizations, major health systems with dedicated behavioral health service lines, and private residential and outpatient treatment groups.
Are there remote behavioral health manager jobs in Dallas?
Yes, though remote availability is limited by nature since most behavioral health manager roles involve direct staff supervision, compliance oversight, and in-person program operations. About 0% of behavioral health manager openings tied to Dallas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the most flexibility found in utilization review, quality assurance, and care coordination management functions.
How can I get a behavioral health manager job in Dallas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Dallas is moving into a team lead or senior clinician role within a community mental health center or outpatient group practice first, then transitioning into a manager title as you build supervisory hours. Dallas employers such as county behavioral health contractors and nonprofit treatment networks frequently promote from within and value candidates who already know their client population and funding structure over outside hires.
Which industries hire the most behavioral health managers in Dallas?
Dallas behavioral health manager roles concentrate in Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Dallas's size as a regional healthcare hub, combined with Medicaid expansion activity and ongoing investment in community mental health infrastructure across Dallas County, drives sustained hiring across these sectors.
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