Assistant Director Mental Health
Wellpath · Madison, WI · 2 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
The Assistant Mental Health Director is responsible for the provision of mental health services.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage a team of psychologists and Qualified Mental Health Professionals across the prison system, ensuring recruitment, selection, training, and supervision are in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Actively participate in required meetings with the ADC and engage in system-wide Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
- Lead case conferences for special needs inmates, addressing management within facilities, transitions to psychiatric hospitals, and release planning.
- Provide administrative supervision and direction to psychiatrists, clinical nurse specialists, Qualified Examiners, and Community Access Board members, ensuring adherence to documentation requirements and treatment planning.
- Manage all aspects of mental health services in correctional facilities, including outpatient programs, day treatment, residential treatment units, behavioral management units, forensic evaluation, and civil commitment.
Schedule
Day shift 7-3pm flexible.
Qualifications
- Masters in clinical or counseling psychology or in social work from an accredited college or university.
- At least five years of progressively responsible management experience providing behavioral health services of similar scope and complexity.
- Experience in correctional behavioral health care is preferred.
- Designated Qualified Mental Health Professional in accordance with state of employment requirements.
- Must have one of the following licenses active to be considered: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k
- DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.