Director of Behavioral Services

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๐Ÿ“ Ithaca, New York, United StatesFull time

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Director of Behavioral Services

(Excellent Full Benefits Package, Relocation Assistance, Competitive Compensation/Bonus Package and much more!)

The Director will oversee treatment services, patient safety, regulatory compliance, staffing, financial management, performance improvement, and day-to-day departmental operations.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall direction, supervision, and evaluation of treatment services within the inpatient behavioral health unit.
  • Lead the clinical and administrative operations of the department.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Ensure staff and providers understand and comply with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Develop and manage the departmental budget.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
  • Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.
  • Ensure appropriate and efficient staffing levels.
  • Provide administrative and clinical supervision to assigned staff.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and establish employee goals and objectives.
  • Monitor and evaluate patient-care outcomes.
  • Develop and implement strategies for continuous quality improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
  • Implement performance-improvement initiatives using data-driven analysis.

  • BSN or New York State LMSW.
  • Strong clinical and administrative leadership capabilities.
  • Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health conditions.
  • Certification in psychiatry or another applicable behavioral-health field.
  • Five or more years of leadership experience in an acute mental health setting.
  • Master's degree, such as MSN, MBA, MHA, or another leadership-focused graduate degree.
  • Experience leading inpatient behavioral health programs.
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

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This Director of Behavioral Services role at New Solutions is based in Ithaca, New York, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This Director of Behavioral Services position at New Solutions was posted on Oct 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
Director of Behavioral Services
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