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Lifepoint Health® · 4 months ago

Program Director, Behavioral Health

201 Avalon Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL, 35661, US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Lifepoint Health is a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. The Program Director of Behavioral Health oversees strategic planning, operations, and policy enforcement to ensure high-quality, cost-effective behavioral health services, managing budgeting, supervising staff, and guiding program development.

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Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of behavioral health unit operations, including staffing, care delivery, and facility maintenance

Participates in strategic planning, budgeting, and marketing efforts to support program growth

Ensures compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements

Acts as a liaison between hospital leadership, divisional teams, and unit staff to maintain collaboration

Leads change initiatives, evaluates leadership performance, and promotes a positive work environment

Qualification

Bachelor of Science in NursingLicensed Master’s level clinicianBehavioral health experienceLeadership experienceMarriageFamily TherapyProfessional Counseling

Required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required

Qualified by education and experience in the care of behavioral health patients

Licensure in State of Practice if applicable

Licensed Master's level clinician required

Preferred

Master's degree in nursing; preferred

Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling preferred

3 years of leadership experience preferred

Benefits

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.

Company

Lifepoint Health®

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Lifepoint Health is a leading healthcare provider that serves patients, clinicians, communities and partner organizations across the healthcare continuum.

Founded in 1999

Brentwood, Tennessee, USA

1001-5000 employees