Assistant Director Mental Health

Overview

The Assistant Mental Health Director is responsible for the provision of mental health services.

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.

Qualifications

Education

• Masters in clinical or counseling psychology or in social work from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• 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

Licenses/Certifications

• Designated Qualified Mental Health Professional in accordance with state of employment requirements.