Director of Behavioral Health
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Job Description
General Position Summary: The Director of Behavioral Health leads the Behavioral Health Residential (BHR) division and the Lane and Marion County Outpatient Mental Health (OPMH) Clinics.
This role is responsible for ensuring that Shangri-La’s BHR services and OPMH clinics provide the highest quality of care while also maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The Director of Behavior Health is a member of the senior leadership team and reports directly to the CEO.
- Status: Exempt - Full Time 40 Hours
- Shift information: Monday - Friday
- Location: Eugene/Salem (This role can be based out of Salem or Eugene with at least two days a week from the Eugene office)
- Reports to: Shangri La CEO
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in social work, counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field.
At least ten (10) years of mental health clinical experience and five (5) years of senior-level leadership experience required.
- Current Oregon driver’s license and an acceptable driving record required.
- Must be able to pass a mandatory DHS background check through the Background Criminal History Unit.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of and experience in the nonprofit sector.
Working Conditions: This position is salaried and exempt and is expected to carry out duties at any time. Although duties will generally be carried out in a traditional workweek, events may require a varied schedule, unpredictable hours, and unanticipated tasks. Minimal physical effort such as light lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. is required.
Benefits
Paid Training Provided, including Oregon Intervention System (OIS), CPR and First Aid, Medication Administration, and more!
- 91% Employer Paid Medical Insurance (EE ONLY)
- Get paid early with Dayforce Wallet
- $10K Life Insurance Plan
- 8 Paid Holidays - holidays worked paid at premium
- Paid Sick and Personal Time Off
- Gym or other wellness reimbursement
- Employee referral reward program
- Employee paid flex spending and supplemental insurance offerings
- 401K after eligibility requirements are met
*Full Position Description given upon interview*
Shangri-La is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Shangri-La will ensure that individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against and are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Michael Meduri, Talent Engagement Coordinator, at 503-581-1732, x316 or michael.meduri@shangrila-or.org.
As part of this commitment, Shangri-La does not tolerate racism, homophobia, sexism, or transphobia. Shangri-La does not discriminate based on someone's identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class
All Orientations. All Abilities. All Cultures. All Sexes.
All People of All Color. All Religions.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Behavioral Health leads the Behavioral Health Residential division and outpatient mental health clinics to ensure high-quality care and regulatory compliance. This senior leadership role reports to the CEO and oversees operational performance across multiple locations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher in a behavioral health field and possess at least ten years of clinical experience. Additionally, five years of senior-level leadership experience and the ability to pass a DHS background check are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 20% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Oregon index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Psychology listings in Oregon | 9 active | 194 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 20% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| New Clinical Psychology listings | 220 in the last 30 days | 104 the 30 days before (+112%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Clinical Psychology pay trend | −10.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Behavioral Health at Shangri La a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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