Regional Director of Behavioral Health

The Regional Behavioral Health (BH) Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical direction for behavioral health programs across multiple sites or regions. This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational goals. The Regional BH Director collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, enhance program performance, support staff development, and ensure continuity of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for behavioral health operations across assigned facilities and regions.

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals and improve behavioral health services.

• Monitor program performance, quality metrics, and patient outcomes to ensure effective service delivery.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.

• Lead and support site Behavioral Health managers, clinicians, and interdisciplinary care teams.

• Conduct regular site visits and audits to evaluate operational effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Oversee staffing models, workforce planning, recruitment support, and retention strategies.

• Partner with Human Resources and clinical leadership regarding hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management.

• Review and analyze key performance indicators, productivity measures, and behavioral health reports.

• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and clinical workflows.

• Identify and implement quality improvement initiatives and corrective action plans.

• Collaborate with medical, nursing, correctional, and administrative leadership teams to coordinate integrated patient care.

• Manage departmental budgets and assist with financial planning and resource allocation.

• Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and regional behavioral health teams.

• Participate in meetings, committees, and leadership initiatives as assigned.

• Respond to urgent operational or clinical issues requiring regional leadership support.

• Other duties as assigned.