National Director of Behavioral Health Services

Description

Are you ready to shape the future of behavioral health services across a national organization?

If so, Devereux is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking National Director of Behavioral Health Services to help shape and strengthen the delivery of behavioral health services across our organization.

Reporting to the SVP, Chief Medical & Clinical Officer, this executive leadership role partners with Center leaders nationwide to advance evidence-based practices, support clinical excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive positive outcomes for the individuals and families we serve.

As a member of the National Leadership Team, you'll help guide the future of Devereux's behavioral health services, support strategic growth initiatives, and promote innovative approaches that enhance quality, safety, and service delivery across multiple programs and service lines.

This is a unique opportunity to make an impact on a national scale while working alongside a team of dedicated clinical and operational leaders.

We offer:

• Competive Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000 per year. 
• Executive-level leadership opportunity with national influence
• The ability to shape clinical strategy and service delivery across multiple programs
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary leaders and subject matter experts
• Opportunities to drive innovation in behavioral health, quality outcomes, and workforce development
• Professional visibility through conference presentations, publications, research, and industry partnerships

• Student loan repayment assistance: through our ASCEND Career Accelerator Program also featuring, tuition support, professional coaching, and career development opportunities. Learn more HERE!

• Comprehensive Benefits: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Financial Wellness & Support: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and contribution, plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

In this role, you:

• Partner with Centers across the organization to support the implementation of evidence-based practices and ensure program model fidelity
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Center leadership teams
• Develop systems and tools that strengthen quality, safety, compliance, and service delivery
• Identify opportunities to enhance existing services and support strategic growth initiatives
• Lead efforts to maintain consistency and quality during program expansions, mergers, and acquisitions
• Collaborate with Quality Improvement, Information Resources, and operational leaders to advance population health initiatives and technology solutions
• Support the development of clinical training programs and workforce development initiatives
• Promote employee resiliency and a positive workplace culture grounded in servant leadership
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Represent Devereux through professional presentations, industry events, research initiatives, and publications
• Provide consultation on complex clinical and programmatic matters across the organization

Qualifications

Education: Doctoral degree in Professional Psychology, Doctor of Medicine with Board Eligibility/Certification in Psychiatry, or Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of senior leadership experience for Clinical Social Work professionals or three years for doctoral-level clinicians
• Extensive clinical, operational, and administrative leadership experience in interdisciplinary treatment settings
• Experience overseeing behavioral health, residential treatment, and community-based programs preferred
• Demonstrated success leading organizational initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and system-wide change
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic leadership skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Power BI preferred

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Compensation: 140000 to 150000 (USD)