Program Director, Behavioral Health
No salary listed — Psychiatry pays $279k median
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Lifepoint Health as a Program Director – Behavioral Health in United States. Your experience matters: Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
Key Responsibilities
- provide exceptional care to others.
- provide care to people from all walks of life.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Qualified by education and experience in the care of behavioral health patients. Licenses/Certification:
- Licensure in State of Practice if applicable.
- Licensed master’s level clinician required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part
- time employees, and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short
- term disability, paid time off.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Lifepoint Health as a Program Director – Behavioral Health.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Lifepoint Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Athens, Tennessee.
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Operations Management, Staff Supervision, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Regulatory Compliance, Behavioral Health Care, Clinical Leadership, Performance Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Program Director is responsible for the overall operations, staffing, and financial management of the behavioral health unit. This includes ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing strategic plans, and serving as a liaison between facility leadership and staff.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401(k) with Match, Tuition Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position
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