Behavioral/Mental Health Director
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
2 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Behavioral/Mental Health Director. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Responsible for the behavioral health/mental health function (e.g., psychiatric) in a hospital by overseeing activities and operations and ensuring compliance with departmental and regulatory standards. Oversees the staff and resources of the department. Establishes policies and procedures for the behavioral health function. Typically requires over five years of supervisory experience.
Reports covering Behavioral/Mental Health Director
Behavioral/Mental Health Director salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Behavioral/Mental Health Director pay?
- 2 surveys publish Behavioral/Mental Health Director benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Behavioral/Mental Health Director pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Behavioral/Mental Health Director varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Behavioral/Mental Health Director?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Behavioral/Mental Health Director ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Behavioral/Mental Health Director pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.
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