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How much do behavioral health director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for behavioral health director in Indiana is $109,924.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,400.00 and $120,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges a Behavioral Health Director faces when managing multidisciplinary teams?

Behavioral Health Directors often oversee teams composed of clinicians, case managers, social workers, and administrative staff, each with unique perspectives and priorities. A common challenge is fostering effective communication and collaboration across these disciplines while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining high-quality patient care. Balancing administrative duties, such as budgeting and policy development, with the needs of both staff and clients also requires strong organizational and leadership skills. Directors who encourage open dialogue and provide ongoing training typically create more cohesive and resilient teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Behavioral Health Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Behavioral Health Director, you need advanced clinical training in psychology or social work, a relevant graduate degree, and licensure in behavioral health. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, data analysis tools, and regulatory compliance frameworks is typically required. Outstanding leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills help drive effective teams and foster a supportive environment. These competencies are essential for ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory adherence, and organizational success in behavioral health settings.

What does a Behavioral Health Director do?

A Behavioral Health Director oversees the delivery of mental health and substance abuse services within an organization, such as a hospital, clinic, or community health center. They manage staff, develop and implement policies, ensure compliance with regulations, and coordinate care to improve patient outcomes. In addition, they may be responsible for budgeting, program evaluation, and developing community partnerships to expand access to behavioral health services. Their leadership ensures that clients receive high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive environment.

What does a Behavioral Health Director do?

As a behavioral health director, your primary responsibilities are to coordinate daily operations, make mental health care program decisions, and supervise staff. You may be asked to develop and plan services to improve the quality of life for clients, answer patient questions, offer resources to help patients master goals and skills, coordinate work schedules, provide training, and complete administration duties. You may work closely with substance abuse programs, social service agencies, mental health agencies, and individual psychologists and nurses to provide a high level of care and meet industry and legal standards.

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Infographic showing various Behavioral Health Director job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,924 per year, or $52.8 per hour.

Regional Behavioral Health Director (PsyD/PhD) (81867)

Centurion

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$86K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Provide leadership and clinical direction to the statewide mental health program. Supervise regional behavioral health directors and/or site behavioral health directors. Responsible for stability and growth of the site-specific mental health programs. Coordinate mental health services with multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality, responsive, effective services are delivered.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Directs, coordinates, and evaluates mental health treatments in collaboration with the mental health multidisciplinary team. Collaborates in the monitoring of patients requiring on-going mental health services and the development of individualized mental health treatment plans and continuity of care.
  • Provides clinical direction and leadership to mental health professionals, mental health nurse practitioners, and other mental health staff.
  • Ensures patient care is appropriate, accurate, and received in a timely manner and in compliance with NCCHC and other relevant standards of care.
  • Ensures that necessary schedules of psychiatric assignment and supervision are provided and maintained to provide for the continuous care of each patient.
  • Provides interface with client's clinical and administrative leadership on issues related to mental health services.
  • Oversees the involuntary medication review process.
  • Facilitates the admission, placement, and discharge of inmates from mental health units if required.
  • Establishes and ensures the operational availability to provide 24 hour on-call access to mental health consultation.
  • Monitors records in all aspects of mental health practices including but not limited to timeliness and accuracy of medical records and patient care practices.
  • Develops, implements and monitors mental health policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Collaborates with Centurion management to perform strategic planning, to further goals of the mental health program.
  • Provides clinical leadership for the Centurion Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program and promotes modification of clinical practices based on CQI recommendations for mental health services.
  • Conducts Mortality Reviews for all patient suicides and other deaths involving mental health issues.
  • Oversees Peer Review process for all mental health staff annually and ensures performance evaluations are completed for each member.
  • Recruits and assists in hiring mental health staff.
  • Develops and oversees academic and post-graduate training programs for residents, fellows, and other mental health professionals.
  • Oversees in-service training on mental health related topics.
  • Leads meetings and conference calls with mental health staff no less than quarterly and attend staff meetings as required.
  • Participates in the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
  • Provides consultation to mental health and medical staff both formally and informally.
  • Provides direct clinical services for patients when needed.
  • Identifies and maintains professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship.
  • Acquires and maintains current clinical knowledge and skills and professional standards.
  • Ensures compliance with all facility and Centurion policies, and Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including HIPAA.
  • Coordinates care closely with custody staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship.
  • Maintains an ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment.
  • Delivers care to patients in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy, dignity, and rights of patients.
  • Understands and adheres to safety and security rules and regulations of the institution.

Education/Credentials/Experience:
  • Doctoral degree in psychology is strongly preferred. Master's Level degree in counseling, social work, or psychiatric nursing with correctional mental health experience may be acceptable.
  • Current unrestricted license to practice profession.
  • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
  • Active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate is required.
  • Current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification.
  • Mental health experience in a correctional and/or mental health services environment preferred

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
  • Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) + profit sharing
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Annual CME allowance with additional paid days off
  • Pet Insurance
  • Company Discount with hundreds of companies

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
For additional information, contact Amy Burns, Provider Recruiter, at aburns4@teamcenturion.com or 703-544-7702
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