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Assistant Director of Clinical Services – Behavioral Health (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)
Location: Boston, MA
Pay: $80,000 – $95,000 per year- negotiable
Job type: Full-time
About the role
Well known and respected non-profit is hiring an Assistant Director of Clinical Services for its behavioral health clinic in Boston. You’ll work closely with the Director of Clinical Services and lead a team of clinicians and peer support specialists who serve families in the office and in their homes.
This role is a natural next step for an experienced clinical supervisor who’s ready to run day-to-day operations and manage DCF contracts.
What you’ll do
- Run day-to-day clinic operations
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise clinicians and peer support specialists, both office-based and home-based
- Give individual clinical supervision weekly or monthly
- Review assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes for quality and compliance
- Manage contracts with DCF and other funders, and submit required reports on time
- Build community partnerships that bring in referrals
- Take part in case conferences, High-Risk meetings, and Quality Assurance meetings
- Work with leadership on budgets and contract obligations
- Complete annual performance reviews and approve timecards
- Carry a small caseload as needed
- Share on-call coverage, with some evenings and weekends
What you’ll bring
- Independent Massachusetts license: LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT
- 3 to 5 years of relevant program experience
- At least 3 years of supervising staff in a human services setting
- Experience with DCF programs, assessment, service planning, and case review
- Background in home-based counseling and case management
- Experience with substance use and knowledge of community resources
- Comfort working with program budgets and contracts
- Experience serving culturally and linguistically diverse families
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02111
Assistant Director of Clinical Services – Behavioral Health (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)
Location: Boston, MA
Pay: $80,000 – $95,000 per year- negotiable
Job type: Full-time
About the role
Well known and respected non-profit is hiring an Assistant Director of Clinical Services for its behavioral health clinic in Boston. You’ll work closely with the Director of Clinical Services and lead a team of clinicians and peer support specialists who serve families in the office and in their homes.
This role is a natural next step for an experienced clinical supervisor who’s ready to run day-to-day operations and manage DCF contracts.
What you’ll do
- Run day-to-day clinic operations
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise clinicians and peer support specialists, both office-based and home-based
- Give individual clinical supervision weekly or monthly
- Review assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes for quality and compliance
- Manage contracts with DCF and other funders, and submit required reports on time
- Build community partnerships that bring in referrals
- Take part in case conferences, High-Risk meetings, and Quality Assurance meetings
- Work with leadership on budgets and contract obligations
- Complete annual performance reviews and approve timecards
- Carry a small caseload as needed
- Share on-call coverage, with some evenings and weekends
What you’ll bring
- Independent Massachusetts license: LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT
- 3 to 5 years of relevant program experience
- At least 3 years of supervising staff in a human services setting
- Experience with DCF programs, assessment, service planning, and case review
- Background in home-based counseling and case management
- Experience with substance use and knowledge of community resources
- Comfort working with program budgets and contracts
- Experience serving culturally and linguistically diverse families
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02111
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Who's Hiring
- Horizon Health18
- Source EQ2
- Humareso1
- CFG Health1
- PharMerica1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of behavioral health jobs.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent clinical credential
- Five or more years of progressively responsible behavioral health program management
- Experience with Medicaid billing, managed care contracts, and behavioral health compliance regulations
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams
- Familiarity with Joint Commission, CARF, or state behavioral health licensure standards
Tips for Your Director of Behavioral Health Job Search
Tailor your resume to program scope
Directors of behavioral health are evaluated on the scale of programs they've overseen, so your resume should specify the number of service lines, care settings, and staff you've managed rather than listing duties in general terms.
Highlight licensure and accreditation experience
Many postings require an active LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or similar clinical license alongside administrative credentials. Lead with your licensure state and status, and call out any Joint Commission or CARF accreditation work you've led.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of behavioral health openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by funding model
Behavioral health director roles differ significantly between federally qualified health centers, state-contracted community programs, and private hospital systems. Matching your grant management or Medicaid billing experience to the employer's funding model strengthens your candidacy.
Prepare case examples of regulatory compliance
Interviewers for this level routinely ask how you've navigated HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, or state behavioral health licensing audits. Arrive with two or three concrete examples where you identified a compliance gap and resolved it at the program level.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before signing, clarify whether the role includes authority over hiring, budget approvals, and clinical protocol changes. Directors who lack these controls often find themselves accountable for outcomes they can't directly influence, so confirming decision-making authority protects you later.
Director of Behavioral Health Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of behavioral healths?
The most active employers for director of behavioral healths right now are Horizon Health, Source EQ, and Humareso, and the most openings are in Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, community mental health centers, and addiction recovery networks tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many director of behavioral health jobs are remote?
About 17% of director of behavioral health openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in roles focused on telehealth program oversight, utilization management, and health plan behavioral health coordination rather than facility-based clinical leadership positions.
How do you become a director of behavioral health?
Start by earning a master's degree in social work, counseling, or clinical psychology and obtaining your state clinical license. Build experience supervising clinical staff and managing a program or service line, then pursue roles with increasing administrative scope. Many directors also complete additional training in healthcare management, compliance, or quality improvement before stepping into director-level positions.
Can you get hired as a director of behavioral health without prior director experience?
Yes, candidates who move into the role from a clinical manager or program coordinator position can be competitive if they can demonstrate budget responsibility, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance work. Framing your experience around program-level outcomes, such as census growth, audit results, or accreditation achievements, helps close the gap when your title hasn't yet been director-level.
What does the director of behavioral health interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen from HR, followed by a panel interview with clinical leadership and operations staff, and often concludes with a presentation or case-based exercise where you're asked to address a program challenge. Some employers add a final meeting with a chief medical officer or executive team before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to director of behavioral health jobs?
You can find and apply to director of behavioral health jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing.
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