Director of Behavioral Services - Inpatient Psychiatry

Location: Ithaca, NY (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Pay: $120,000 to $145,000 per year Lead an inpatient behavioral health program and help shape the future of mental health and substance use disorder services at a growing healthcare organization. Must-Haves BSN or New York State LMSW Strong clinical and administrative leadership experience Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions Ability to manage clinical operations, staff, budgets, and resources

What You'll Do: Direct and evaluate treatment services on the inpatient behavioral health unit Lead clinical and administrative department operations Develop and enforce departmental policies, procedures, and programs Manage the department budget and identify cost savings and revenue opportunities Ensure efficient staffing and provide clinical and administrative supervision Monitor patient outcomes and lead quality improvement initiatives Ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance Partner on utilization review, compliance, operations, and patient safety Collaborate with physicians, nursing, social work, and therapy teams Support the broader behavioral health and substance use disorder service line Build a culture of safety, accountability, and patient-centered care Nice-to-Haves 5+ years of leadership in an acute mental health setting Inpatient behavioral health program leadership Master's degree such as MSN, MBA, MHA, or similar Psychiatric or behavioral health certification Proven quality improvement and regulatory compliance results

Compensation and Benefits: $120,000 to $145,000 per year Excellent benefits package

About the Company: Our client is a leading healthcare organization in the Finger Lakes region with a growing behavioral health and substance use disorder service line. To apply, submit your resume for consideration.