Chief Behavioral Health Officer

Job overview

The Chief Behavioral Health Officer role is onsite in Boise, ID, with annual compensation of $142,751–$203,920. Idaho Youth Ranch’s mission is to nurture hope, healing, and resilience for Idaho youth and families. This senior leader oversees clinical, residential, and non-clinical programs, advancing trauma-informed care and operational quality while supporting program growth and statewide expansion.

What you'll do

• Lead outpatient therapy, residential care, adoption, and workforce development programs
• ensure clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement
• mentor program leaders and staff
• align operations with strategic goals alongside the CEO and senior leaders
• build community partnerships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief behavioral health officer

behavioral health leadership

clinical operations

trauma-informed care

youth services

residential care

outpatient therapy

adoption services

workforce development

boise id

idaho youth ranch

$142,751–$203,920/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental care, voluntary benefits, 401(k) match, paid time off, thrift-store employee discount, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.

Why this role

Senior Leadership Team role supporting a nonprofit’s goal to double the number of youth served by the end of FY28.

About the employer

Idaho Youth Ranch is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.