Director Behavioral Health Services

Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of inpatient behavioral health operations, ensuring quality patient care and achievement of organizational goals.
• Direct and support leaders and staff through hiring, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Manage departmental budgets, financial performance, and initiatives that enhance revenue and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and quality reporting requirements.
• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management programs to drive positive outcomes and regulatory readiness.
• Oversee audits, investigations, complaints, and corrective action plans while collaborating with key stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Analyze operational and quality metrics, develop action plans, and implement innovative strategies to improve performance and long-term sustainability.
• Establish and maintain standards of care by promoting evidence-based practices, monitoring patient outcomes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field or business required
• Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field or business preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a behavioral health care setting with experience working with state and federal regulations required
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive quality management experience preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid RN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under NLC multistate license required upon hire
• Dual RN licensure required within 90 days of hire/transfer; proof of application acceptable during this timeframe
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required within 90 days of hire
• CPI or MOAB certification required within 180 days of hire
• Stroke education (1 hour) required prior to end of orientation and annually thereafter (within 90 days)
• ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health certification preferred upon hire

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.