Director of Behavioral Health

Child-; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Preventative health care

Birthday floating holiday

Volunteer floating holiday

16 paid holidays in a year

Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans

401(k)

Flexible spending plans

Job summary

Child & Family Service (CFS) seeks a Director of Behavioral Health in Honolulu, HI to oversee daily operations, strategic planning, and administrative functions of behavioral health services. This role ensures high-quality, participant-centered care while complying with regulatory standards and organizational goals.

The administrator serves as a liaison among clinical staff, participants, and external stakeholders, fostering an efficient environment for providers and clients.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Hawaii State Licensure in good standing may be required.
• Six years post-master’s supervisory and clinical administrative experience in social services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, strategic planning, and administrative functions of behavioral health services.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, participant-centered care and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise between clinical staff, participants, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Program knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in social work/psychology or related field

Hawaii licensure in good standing

Job description

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Director of Behavioral Health

Full Time Honolulu, HI, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1222

Salary: $140,000.00 Annually

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.

MISSION STATEMENT

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multicultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values:Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement

• We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 16 Paid Holidays in a Year (17 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Out-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Director of Behavioral Health is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations, strategic planning, and administrative functions of behavioral health services. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, participant-centered care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and organizational goals. The administrator acts as a liaison between clinical staff, participants, and external stakeholders, fostering a supportive and efficient environment for both providers and clients

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency, social work, psychology, or a related field. Requires knowledge of an advanced type


• Other: Master’s Degree with 6 years of supervisory and administrative experience in Social Work including working with families experiencing child abuse, neglect and mental health issues and in good standing Hawaii State Licensure

EXPERIENCE

• Over six years


• Six years post master's supervisory and clinical administrative experience in community or social service agencies

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability and organization to manage multiple contracts, large number of employees, and/or complex budgets. Knowledge of area of program concentration

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport clients, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.


• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of agency vehicle to transport clients, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.


• The nature of this position requires the incumbent to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


• Verification of licensure/certification will be required at time of appointment/hire, and continued employment is contingent on maintaining licensure/certification.


• This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions.


• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated.


• Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of First Aid classes

At Child & Family Service, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We apply this to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, leave of absence and termination.