Mental Health Director

Wellpath•Mount Clemens, MI

10h

About The Position

The Mental Health Director provides clinical and administrative oversight for the facility’s Mental Health program and staff. The role includes supervising and directing Mental Health Professionals, ensuring that services are consistent with staff members’ professional training and experience, and consulting on the program to ensure it meets the needs of patients and the facility. The Director also performs direct clinical services and supports staff training and development.

Requirements

Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited college or university.
Experience coordinating and administering mental health service delivery systems.
Significant mental health coursework and professional experience demonstrating knowledge of management and supervision techniques, peer review, quality assurance, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders, and psychological evaluation techniques.
Licensed to practice psychology in the state of employment by the appropriate state licensing board.
Maintain CPR certification and any other certifications, such as First Aid, required by contract.
Must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and supervise clinical services for mental health staff at the institutional level.
Provide clinical supervision and direction, professional education, and staff development for mental health professionals.
Perform direct clinical services and oversee training provided by mental health staff to other facility staff.
Maintain open communication with institutional administrative, security, medical, and support staff, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Develop and implement goals and objectives for clinical services; provide staff meetings and in-service opportunities; and promptly notify the Regional Mental Health Director or Corporate Director of Mental Health Services of clinical concerns.