Rural Staffing Services partners with rural hospitals, clinics, public hospital districts, community health centers, tribal healthcare organizations, and behavioral health organizations throughout Montana to identify experienced leaders who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of serving rural and frontier communities.
We are currently connecting with professionals who may be interested in active and upcoming behavioral health leadership opportunities across Montana.
These opportunities may include leadership within Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, community hospitals, integrated care programs, outpatient behavioral health clinics, substance use treatment programs, crisis services, tribal healthcare programs, and community-based organizations.
This application may connect you with the specific opportunity you were viewing, as well as other current or upcoming rural healthcare positions throughout Montana that align with your experience and goals.
Visit www.RSSJobs.org to explore additional rural healthcare opportunities and communities.
Behavioral health access can be especially limited in rural and frontier communities, making strong leadership essential.
Behavioral health leaders help organizations build programs that are accessible, sustainable, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of the community. They may lead mental health, substance use, crisis response, social services, or integrated behavioral health programs while working closely with clinical, operational, tribal, and community partners.
The strongest leaders understand that behavioral health care does not exist in isolation. It is connected to primary care, emergency services, social needs, housing, transportation, workforce shortages, geographic distance, and the overall well-being of the community.
Rural behavioral health leadership requires creativity, collaboration, cultural awareness, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to meeting people where they are.
This application may connect you with current or upcoming roles such as:
Behavioral Health Director
Director of Mental Health Services
Behavioral Health Program Manager
Integrated Behavioral Health Director or Manager
Substance Use Disorder Program Director
Crisis Services Director or Manager
Community Behavioral Health Manager
Psychiatric Services Director
Clinical Director of Behavioral Health
Social Services Director
Counseling Services Manager
Care Integration or Population Health Leadership
Behavioral Health Operations Leadership
Responsibilities will vary by organization and position and may include:
Providing strategic and operational leadership for behavioral health services
Developing, expanding, or strengthening mental health and substance use programs
Supporting integrated behavioral health within primary care or hospital settings
Leading clinical and nonclinical behavioral health teams
Recruiting, developing, and retaining behavioral health professionals
Strengthening access to care in rural, frontier, tribal, and underserved communities
Supporting crisis response, suicide prevention, and care transition programs
Building relationships with schools, law enforcement, tribal partners, public agencies, healthcare organizations, and community groups
Overseeing program quality, compliance, documentation, and regulatory readiness
Managing budgets, grants, contracts, staffing, and program performance
Developing policies, procedures, workflows, and service delivery models
Supporting telebehavioral health, mobile services, outreach programs, and other creative access solutions
Tracking outcomes and using data to improve care and program sustainability
Advocating for patients, families, employees, and the communities being served
Qualifications will vary by opportunity, but organizations may seek:
Progressive experience in behavioral health, mental health, substance use treatment, social services, or integrated care
Previous leadership experience as a director, manager, clinical supervisor, program administrator, or comparable leader
Experience developing, managing, or improving behavioral health programs
Knowledge of behavioral health regulations, documentation, quality standards, and reimbursement
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
Experience working with rural, frontier, tribal, underserved, or high-need populations
Familiarity with hospitals, FQHCs, Rural Health Clinics, tribal healthcare organizations, community behavioral health organizations, or public agencies
Relevant education, licensure, or certification based on the specific position
A compassionate, collaborative, practical, and community-focused leadership style
Some opportunities may prefer or require licensure such as LCSW, LMSW, LCPC, LMFT, LAC, psychologist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or another behavioral health credential. Requirements will depend on the specific role.
Montana's rural and frontier communities are shaped by mountains, open plains, ranchland, farmland, forests, rivers, reservations, and close-knit towns, but distance, weather, transportation barriers, and workforce shortages can make behavioral health services difficult to access.
Some communities are hours from larger medical centers, specialty providers, crisis facilities, and other essential services.
Leading behavioral health in a rural Montana setting offers the opportunity to build meaningful programs, form lasting community partnerships, and help ensure people can receive compassionate care closer to home.
The impact of this work may be felt not only by patients, but also by families, schools, employers, healthcare teams, first responders, tribal communities, and the broader region.
You may help expand access, strengthen crisis services, integrate behavioral health into primary care, support a local workforce, or create new partnerships across multiple communities.
By applying through this page, you are joining the confidential Rural Staffing Services talent network. You may be considered for current or upcoming behavioral health leadership opportunities that align with your experience, goals, location preferences, and availability.
Please submit your resume and let us know:
Which Montana communities or regions you would consider
Whether you are open to relocation or regional travel
Whether you are interested in permanent, interim, remote, or multiple types of opportunities
Your experience serving rural, frontier, tribal, or underserved communities
Which position or community you were viewing on RSSJobs.org
Our team personally reviews each application. When we identify an opportunity that may be a strong match, we will contact you directly to share more about the organization, community, program needs, relocation considerations, and next steps.
Your information will be handled professionally and confidentially.
Visit www.RSSJobs.org to explore additional rural healthcare positions, leadership opportunities, and communities throughout Montana.
Work Where It Matters.
Built for Rural.
Welcome to Rural Staffing Services, where we specialize in connecting Critical Access Hospitals with top-tier healthcare professionals. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to enhancing healthcare access in rural communities across the United States. Founded by Stephanie Senger, who brings over five years of dedicated experience in healthcare staffing solutions, RSS stands as a beacon of reliability and expertise in the industry.
We understand the unique challenges faced by rural hospitals and aim to bridge the gap by providing tailored staffing solutions that meet their specific needs. Our rigorous vetting process ensures that our candidates not only have the necessary skills but also a deep understanding of Critical Access environments. This approach allows us to foster meaningful connections between healthcare providers and the communities they serve.
At RSS, we believe in authenticity and transparency, values that guide every aspect of our operations. Whether you're a hospital seeking skilled professionals or a healthcare professional looking for rewarding opportunities in rural settings, RSS is here to support you. Join us in making a difference in rural healthcare—where quality staffing meets compassionate care.
