Director of School-Based Mental Health Programs

Description

Director of School-Based Mental Health Programs

Starting Salary: $110,000.00

Hybrid Position | Regular travel required throughout Baltimore and Harford Counties

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and strategic leader to join our team as the Director of School-Based Mental Health Programs. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the clinical, operational, and strategic success of our school-based behavioral health services across partner school districts.

This is a hybrid role with regular travel to school partner sites. Some evening work may be required as well for school meetings and outreach events.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and mission-driven behavioral health professional who is passionate about supporting youth mental health, building strong school partnerships, and leading high-performing clinical teams.

Position Highlights

• Opportunity to lead and expand impactful school-based mental health programs
• Work alongside school leaders, clinicians, families, and community partners
• Support trauma-informed and evidence-based care for students

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Operations

Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of school-based mental health programs across assigned districts and sites.

Ensure programs operate efficiently, meet performance goals, and align with organizational strategy and clinical standards.

Develop workflows, policies, and procedures that support consistent service delivery across schools.

Monitor program utilization, staffing models, productivity, and operational outcomes.

Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning, expansion opportunities, and program innovation.

Clinical Oversight and Quality Assurance

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