Senior Behavioral Health Director

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System in Kentucky seeks a Behavioral Health Director to lead mental health programs under the Health Administrator. The role includes planning, directing services, budget oversight, staff supervision, and ensuring state/federal reporting and compliance while applying professional judgment.

You will oversee clinical supervision, promote clinical skills across staff providing alcohol and drug counseling, and deliver outpatient and outreach services.

Qualifications

• Must hold LMHIP and LDAC licenses and have relevant public health leadership experience.
• Minimum of five years in job-related leadership and supervision roles.
• Ability to manage budgets, grant reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records and reports for state and federal agencies.
• Direct staff through hiring, appraisals, and meetings; conduct trainings.
• Plan and justify annual budget; monitor expenditures with software.
• Coordinate with agencies to improve and expand services.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with federal regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

Staff supervision

Public health knowledge

Education

LMHIP/LDAC license

Job description

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System in Kentucky seeks a Behavioral Health Director to lead mental health programs under the Health Administrator. The role includes planning, directing services, budget oversight, staff supervision, and ensuring state/federal reporting and compliance while applying professional judgment.

You will oversee clinical supervision, promote clinical skills across staff providing alcohol and drug counseling, and deliver outpatient and outreach services.