Director of Behavioral Services Inpatient

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, On-Site
Relocation assistance: Available

The Opportunity

If you're a behavioral health leader ready to take full ownership of an inpatient program, this role puts you in charge of both the clinical and administrative sides of an inpatient behavioral health unit, with a $120,000–$145,000 base salary and paid relocation.

You would also be part of the organization's broader behavioral health and substance use disorder service line, with a direct hand in how those services develop as the organization grows.

Why This Opportunity Is Worth a Look

• Full ownership of the unit. You direct treatment services, staffing, budget, quality improvement, and day-to-day operations.
• Real input on strategy. The role contributes to the behavioral health and substance use disorder service line, not just a single unit.
• Stated salary range. $120,000–$145,000, plus a benefits package.
• Relocation is paid. Open to candidates from outside the area.
• Cross-disciplinary partnership. You work alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, and therapists.

Your Day-to-Day

• Direct and evaluate treatment services within the inpatient behavioral health unit
• Lead clinical and administrative operations for the department
• Develop and manage the departmental budget, and look for cost savings and revenue opportunities
• Set appropriate staffing levels and supervise staff clinically and administratively
• Conduct performance evaluations and set goals with your team
• Track patient-care outcomes and lead data-driven quality improvement
• Keep the unit in compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements
• Partner with health-system departments on utilization review, corporate compliance, operations, and patient safety
• Build a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and patient-centered care

What We're Looking For

Required

• BSN or New York State LMSW
• Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions
• Clinical and administrative leadership skills, including managing staff, budgets, and resources

Preferred

• Five or more years of leadership experience in an acute mental health setting
• Experience leading inpatient behavioral health programs
• Master's degree such as MSN, MBA, MHA, or another leadership-focused graduate degree
• Certification in psychiatry or another applicable behavioral health field
• Demonstrated success with quality improvement and regulatory compliance

Why Ithaca

Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, with Finger Lakes scenery, waterfalls, and hiking trails close by. The area offers a lively arts and dining scene, a strong sense of community, and outdoor recreation year-round.

Ready to Explore?

If this sounds like the next step in your leadership career, we'd welcome a conversation. Send your résumé and we'll talk through the details with you.

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