Director of Behavioral Health

Company: Morris Heights Health Center
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description We’re Hiring: Director of Behavioral Health Bronx, NY | Full-Time | On-Site Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership across our integrated Behavioral Health continuum, serving children, adolescents, and adults in both Article 28 and Article 31 settings.This is a high-impact leadership role for a licensed clinical professional who understands community-based care, regulatory excellence, and team-driven clinical outcomes and who is ready to lead at scale. What You’ll Do: Provide enterprise-wide oversight of Behavioral Health services across multiple sites Lead and supervise clinical and non-clinical staff, including LCSWs, LMSWs and Clinical supervisors. Ensure compliance with NYS OMH, Article 31 & Article 28 regulatory standards Partner with Medical, Operations, and Executive Leadership on integrated care initiatives Strengthen psychiatry access, clinical workflows, staff development, and quality outcomes Serve as a clinical thought partner to Primary Care providers, including crisis consultation. Drive policy development, program innovation, and continuous quality improvement What We’re Looking For: PMHNP, LCSW (NYS Licensed) required | SIFI certification preferred Graduate degree from an accredited School of Social Work or Psychiatric Nursing 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Behavioral Health Strong knowledge of OMH, Article 31/28, and healthcare regulatory environments Experience in FQHCs or safety-net settings strongly preferred Bilingual Spanish/English a plus Why MHHC? At MHHC, Behavioral Health is not an add-on it’s central to how we deliver whole-person, equity-driven care. You’ll join an executive team that values clinical excellence, innovation, and community impact, with the opportunity to shape services that truly matter. If you’re ready to lead, build, and transform Behavioral Health in a mission-driven organization this is your moment. Apply here or message us directly to learn more. BehavioralHealthLeadership HealthcareLeadership FQHCJobs IntegratedCare LCSW NonprofitHealthcare HealthEquity OMH Article31 Article28

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