Program Director Jobs

A Program Director in the mental health industry is a key individual responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and managing various mental health programs. They take part in program development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring programs are effectively meeting the needs of clients. This role also involves budgeting, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Program Director often works closely with other mental health professionals, community partners, and stakeholders to improve mental health services and outcomes for clients.

Important skills for this role include excellent leadership and communication abilities, strategic planning, budget management, and a strong understanding of mental health policies and procedures. They should also be compassionate, patient, and able to work well under pressure. Depending on the organization and the level of the role, a Program Director in the mental health industry may be required to have a Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, with relevant certifications such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Prior roles that an individual might hold before becoming a Program Director could include Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, or Case Manager.

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Hospice Nurse Manager (RN, Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager) - HomeCare

  • Southbury, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Southbury, CT
  • 5 days ago

Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with...

Perimeter Healthcare

Director of Clinical Services

About Us We are a leading residential behavioral health facility specializing in inpatient psychiatric treatment for youth....

Preschool Mental Health Manager (39621)

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 10 days ago

with mental health concerns....

UE Children Service's Inc,

Clinical Director

Title: Clinical Director Possible Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm; 9:00am – 6:00 pm Pay: Negotiable Benefits: · Sign on Bonus: $500 · Sick Leave (after 30 Days) · Vacation (after 30 days) Duties and...

Clinical Manager, Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem

  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago

Consults with other mental health providers and community agencies, including other VNS Health department/programs, as well as members of the Behavioral Health program, regarding individual clients....

County HHSA Behavioral Health Division....

Director of Behavioral Health

  • Junction, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Junction, TX
  • 12 days ago

Position Overview: As the Director of Behavioral Health, you will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our psychiatric unit....

Nurse Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services

  • Leitchfield, KY
  • 12 days ago
  • Leitchfield, KY
  • 12 days ago

About Us: Are you an experienced RN looking to make a significant impact in the field of behavioral health? Do you have a passion for inpatient behavioral health management?...

Director of Behavioral Health - #5529

  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 12 days ago
  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 12 days ago

Signet Health, a national behavioral health management company, is recruiting for a full-time Director of Behavioral Health to manage our behavioral health program at Bay Area Hospital on the South...

Program Director Behavioral Health

  • Arvada, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 12 days ago

Implement and maintain solutions that support the strategies of the behavioral health service line Provide analysis and needs assessments for the community and other behavioral health partners both...

RN Clinical Manager - Home Health Care

  • Johnstown, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Johnstown, PA
  • 15 days ago

Description City: Johnstown Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 Our RN Home Health Clinical Managers have been called to care when they're needed most. As a member of our Interim HealthCare team, you'll...

Medical Director Behavioral Health Hybrid Washington DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago

Health in collaboration with the Corporate Medical Director, Behavioral Health....

RN Nursing Director - Behavioral Health

  • Wichita, KS
  • 27 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 27 days ago

Additional Preferences Behavioral Health regulatory experience highly preferred. Strong leadership skills....

Clinical Manager

  • Carrollton, KY
  • 28 days ago
  • Carrollton, KY
  • 28 days ago

Description Our RN Home Health Clinical Managers have been called to care when theyre needed most. As a member of our Interim HealthCare team, youll support a full range of patient services to...

RN Nurse Director - Behavioral Health

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 45+ days ago

Additional Preferences Prior Director level experience preferred Prior Behavioral Health experience preferred We are very excited to announce the expansion of Ascension St Francis Hospital's Behavioral...

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Salary for Program Director Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Program Directors offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.3%
Doctorate Degree
20.5%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
2.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
High School or GED
1.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Program Directors
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%



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