Regional Director of Behavioral Health Services

Healthcare Recruiters International; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Travel Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Healthcare Recruiters International is seeking a Regional Director of Behavioral Health Services to oversee outpatient and intensive outpatient programs across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, program development, and compliance with licensing standards.

You will supervise clinical and administrative teams, ensure Medicare/Medicaid readiness, and collaborate with billing and executive leadership, while traveling between locations as needed and maintaining a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active New Jersey LCADC license.
• Active LPC or LCSW license.
• At least three years of behavioral health supervisory experience.
• Substance use treatment experience.
• Experience overseeing Medicare and Medicaid services.
• Ability to travel between New Jersey and Pennsylvania locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and administrative teams across multiple programs
• Ensure compliance with licensing, Medicaid, Medicare, and accreditation requirements
• Monitor documentation, authorizations, utilization, census, and program performance
• Provide clinical supervision and evaluate staff performance
• Develop policies, procedures, workflows, and clinical programming
• Coordinate with billing and executive leadership
• Maintain a small caseload of fewer than five clients when needed

Skills

Behavioral health leadership

Substance use treatment experience

Medicare/Medicaid oversight experience

Travel between NJ and PA

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field

Job description

Regional Director of Behavioral Health Services

Pay: $80,000 to $90,000 per year
Job type: Full time
Location: New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Healthcare Recruiters International is seeking a Regional Director of Behavioral Health Services for a growing behavioral health organization serving New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

This position oversees outpatient and intensive outpatient mental health and substance use programs, including clinical services, operations, compliance, staffing, and program development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and administrative teams across multiple programs
• Ensure compliance with licensing, Medicaid, Medicare, and accreditation requirements
• Monitor documentation, authorizations, utilization, census, and program performance
• Provide clinical supervision and evaluate staff performance
• Develop policies, procedures, workflows, and clinical programming
• Coordinate with billing and executive leadership
• Maintain a small caseload of fewer than five clients when needed

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• Active New Jersey LCADC license
• Active LPC or LCSW license
• At least three years of behavioral health supervisory experience
• Substance use treatment experience
• Experience overseeing Medicare and Medicaid services
• Ability to travel between New Jersey and Pennsylvania locations

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Retirement savings program
• Professional development and leadership training
• Reimbursement for work related travel

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance