Director Mental Health

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all mental health programs and clinical services
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient, effective, and compliant service delivery
• Develop, implement, and evaluate mental health programs and initiatives
• Provide clinical services, evaluations, and treatments as part of the overall department workload
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation standards
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate clinical and administrative staff
• Attend facility meetings with medical, custody and civilian staff
• Develop a procedure for the collection of monthly department statistics
• Establish and monitor quality assurance and performance improvement measures
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and organizational growth
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and staffing plans in coordination with the facility Health Services Administrator (HSA)
• Foster partnerships with community organizations, stakeholders, and external providers
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and data analysis to support decision-making

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution
• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent independent clinical license in the state where services are provided
• Clinical experience, including supervisory or leadership experience (correctional or institutional experience preferred)
• Knowledge of evidence-based mental health practices and correctional health care standards
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances