Behavioral Health Director — Lead Clinical Excellence

Lifepoint Health; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection

Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health for Highpoint Health Winchester in Tennessee. This senior leadership role directs clinical operations, oversees budgets and staffing, and ensures regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality behavioral health care.

Collaborate with facility leaders and regional teams to drive evidence-based practices, professional development, and patient-centered outcomes across acute and behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Social Work required.
• Qualified by education and experience in care of behavioral health patients.
• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience in caring for behavioral health patients preferred.
• BLS and licensure in state of practice; licensed master's level clinician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations including patient care, information technologies, service level, and complaint management.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Clinical governance

Education

BSN

MSW

Tools

HIPAA

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health for Highpoint Health Winchester in Tennessee. This senior leadership role directs clinical operations, oversees budgets and staffing, and ensures regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality behavioral health care.

Collaborate with facility leaders and regional teams to drive evidence-based practices, professional development, and patient-centered outcomes across acute and behavioral health services.