Senior Mental Health Programs Director

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Marion (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a senior licensed mental health professional to lead complex behavioral health programs. The role oversees clinical operations, staffing, budgets, and quality assurance across facilities or nationwide.

Requirements include CACREP-accredited education and an active LPMHC license, with strong leadership and policy advisory capabilities. The position emphasizes strategic program management within a high-stakes healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in management of multidisciplinary mental health programs.
• Demonstrated leadership of clinical operations across multiple sites.
• Ability to consult on policy implementation and program standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex mental health programs at a facility or national level.
• Direct staffing, budget, and program operations with accountability for clinical quality.
• Provide expert consultation to center leadership and program managers.

Skills

Advanced management

Leadership

Policy consultation

Education

CACREP-accredited degree

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

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Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a senior licensed mental health professional to lead complex behavioral health programs. The role oversees clinical operations, staffing, budgets, and quality assurance across facilities or nationwide.

Requirements include CACREP-accredited education and an active LPMHC license, with strong leadership and policy advisory capabilities. The position emphasizes strategic program management within a high-stakes healthcare system.