Director of Behavioral Health
Kettering Health
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Dayton, OH · Posted September 1, 2026
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About the job
Responsibilities & Requirements
Provides a focused, leadership presence in the Behavioral Health Patient Care Operations Division of KetteringHealth Network and enhances the coordination and promotion of services provided. The Director isaccountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law.Utilizing organizational resources, the Director acts as a patient and staff advocate for the delivery of safe careincluding delegation and participation in quality performance improvement activities. The delivery of care atKettering Behavioral Medicine Center (KBMC) reflects the philosophies, missions, vision and values of theorganization and nursing department. Develops strategies that support the strategic goals of behavioralhealth services across KHN Network. Facilitates quality and safety compliance with state, federal andregulatory standards
Overall responsibility for Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center on a twenty-four hour/7-day a weekbasis, an system wide IOP program, Behavioral Health Assessment Team (BHAT), Kettering BehavioralProfessional Group (KBPG), and KH BH Consult Support Services, which includes:
• Direct management and oversight of two Clinical Nurse Managers, IOP manager, system wide BHATmanager, Outreach and Development Coordinator and KBPG manager• Development of strategic plan for growth and sustainability for KHN network behavioral health services• Maintain strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to diffuse and controlproblematical situations• Accountable for preparing and participating in plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters,pandemics and other emergencies• Accountable for operating budget for all assigned cost centers• Accountable for Press Ganey customer satisfaction metrics
Preferred Qualifications
Requirements:
Master’s degree in behavioral health field and a master’s degree in Health Care Administration or Nursing isrequired. Consideration will be given to candidates completing degree requirement.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership andmanagement skills.
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 15 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.