Program Director, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health®; Louisburg (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition & 401(k)

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Maria Parham Franklin in Louisburg, North Carolina seeks a Program Director of Behavioral Health to lead the behavioral health program within an acute rural hospital. The role blends strategic, operational, clinical and administrative leadership to ensure safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree, licensure in the state, and at least three years of behavioral health experience, with strong collaboration with hospital leaders, medical staff and

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Licensure in State of Practice required.
• Licensed Master’s level clinician required (LMSW/LCSW/LICSW/BSN).
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Three (3) years of behavioral health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, clinical and administrative leadership for the behavioral health program within an acute rural hospital setting.
• Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate operations to ensure safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
• Lead staffing, budgeting, regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, medical staff, patients, families and community partners to strengthen services.

Skills

Leadership

BH care experience

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Facility Name: Maria Parham Franklin

Job Title: Program Director of Behavioral Health

Job Type: Fulltime, Exempt

Schedule: Days, Monday - Friday

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Program Director of Behavioral Health joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Maria Parham Franklin is proud to serve the residents of Louisburg, North Carolina, and surrounding communities with compassionate, high‑quality care. Backed by a trusted network of physicians and caregivers, the Franklin location is recognized for its commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and personalized care. We take pride in getting to know each patient as an individual and creating care plans tailored to their unique needs. Maria Parham Franklin offers essential services including emergency care, adult and geriatric behavioral health, outpatient imaging, and laboratory services-delivering reliable, community‑focused healthcare close to home.

How You'll Contribute

The Behavioral Health Program Director provides strategic, operational, clinical, and administrative leadership for the behavioral health program within an acute rural hospital setting. This position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating program operations to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered, accessible, and cost-effective behavioral health services while supporting the hospital's mission and strategic objectives. The Program Director oversees program development, regulatory and accreditation compliance, quality and performance improvement, staffing, employee engagement, productivity, budgeting, financial performance, and implementation of organizational policies and initiatives. The Director provides leadership and supervision to behavioral health staff and collaborates closely with hospital and divisional leadership, medical staff, patients, families, community partners, and other key stakeholders to promote continuity of care and strengthen behavioral health services within the rural community. The Program Director participates in patient care as needed, supports outreach and program growth, maintains readiness for regulatory and accreditation requirements, and serves as a liaison between the behavioral health unit and hospital/divisional leadership. For Program Directors who are Registered Nurses, the role also serves as the Director of Psychiatric Nursing for the behavioral health unit. For Program Directors who are Licensed Master's-level Social Workers or other qualified clinicians, the role serves as the Director of Social/Clinical Services, with nursing leadership designated separately as appropriate.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing qualified by education and experience in the care of behavioral health patients accepted
• Licensure in State of Practice required
• Licensed Master's level clinician required
  • LMSW, LCSW, LICSW, or BSN
• Leadership experience preferred
• Three (3) years of experience in the caring for behavioral health patients preferred

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.