Mental health administrators lead mental health and behavioral health facilities. They are charged with ensuring the quality of patient care, compliance with all regulations and efficient business operations. They may handle a variety of tasks, including:5
Establishing organizational or departmental objectives and tasks
Developing an annual budget
Developing new programs, strategies and marketing approaches
Overseeing professional certifications, licensure and accreditations
Managing funding, staffing, program evaluation and other day-to-day responsibilities