Regional Director for East Coast - Mental Health

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating disorders, mental health, and substance use and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH’s Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

             ***This is a remote position but this person must live on the East Coast***

Compensation Range: $120-145k per year

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience 

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our clinicians with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k) 
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Resources to obtain certification in EMDR, CBT Trauma Focused therapies
• Support for pursuing multi-state licensure
• Continuing Education (CE) programs and training
• Supervision hours
• Networking opportunities and development of professional relations
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

The Regional Director of East Coast MH Operations is responsible for collaborating with and overseeing the programs in the designated region to maximize their productivity and excellence. This role works closely with the East Coast Vice President and the Associate Vice President to carry out the strategic plan of Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program. 

Responsibilities:  

• Maximizes efficiency and effectiveness of day to day business operations and identifies and targets areas within the division which can be improved. 
• Oversees day to day operations of region and analyzes Key Performance Indicators of each program to ensure the embodiment of the organizational values of access to care and clinical quality.  
• Leads projects and mentors teams to drive continuous-improvement initiatives into daily operations. 
• Monitors programs to ensure compliance with corporate systems, policies, and procedures.  
• Monitors and evaluates programs to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and requirements of third-party payers.   
• Works collaboratively with Human Resources department to lead team and establish a trusting and productive department. This includes carrying out essential HR functions for direct reports (i.e. hiring, annual reviews, performance management, and personnel improvement plans).  
• Interacts with outside eating disorder, substance abuse, and mental health treatment programs and providers at all levels of care to establish referral relationships, educate regarding our treatment approach, and facilitate continuity of care for shared clients.  
• Devise strategies to ensure process implementations are carried out through each individual entity within the region. 
• Participate in clinical/administrative on call on weekends and maintain 24-hour availability for direct reports Monday through Friday. 
• Oversight of Program Directors and programs in territory 

Enter DOL and LOC information. 

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com. 

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate required 
• Licensure   
• Three to five years of experience in the mental health field, preferably with eating disorders 
• Two years of management and/or operations experience 

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.