Mental Health Supervisor
About The Position
The Mental Health Supervisor oversees clinical case management and counseling services within the Rockingham County Department of Corrections. The position provides clinical supervision to the Case Manager, facilitates individual and group counseling, oversees therapeutic programming, and coordinates mental health and substance use treatment services for inmates. The supervisor also serves as a liaison to the NH State Hospital and Secure Psychiatric Unit. The role coordinates and facilitates services intended to support inmates’ personal lives and safe adjustment. Duties include overseeing and assisting with the STAR (Solutions, Transitions and Recovery) residential treatment program; introducing and facilitating Cognitive Behavioral and Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) groups; and implementing therapeutic programming using art and poetry for communication and stress management. The position coordinates mental health services and referrals, including psychiatric evaluations for involuntary emergency admissions, transitions to inpatient care, aftercare resources, and post-release counseling. It collaborates with correctional staff, medical personnel, attorneys, judges, and other human services professionals to coordinate care and support inmate needs. Additional duties include overseeing case management plans, supporting training and development of master’s-level interns, coordinating access to applicable identification and benefit documentation before release, and developing and evaluating treatment programs and curricula. The employee must be able to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position and facility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in counseling or a related field from a four-year college or university.
- Two years of counseling experience.
- Completion of a master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
- Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position and facility.
- Successful completion of mandatory post-offer physical and drug testing for new hires.
- Criminal records check required.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical supervision to the Case Manager.
- Conduct individual counseling sessions and facilitate therapeutic groups.
- Oversee and assist with the STAR (Solutions, Transitions and Recovery) residential treatment program.
- Introduce and facilitate Cognitive Behavioral and Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) groups.
- Implement therapeutic programming using art and poetry as tools for communication and stress management.
- Coordinate mental health services and referrals, including psychiatric evaluations for involuntary emergency admissions, transitions to inpatient care, aftercare resources, and post-release counseling.
- Serve as a liaison to the NH State Hospital and Secure Psychiatric Unit.
- Collaborate with correctional staff, medical personnel, attorneys, judges, and other human services professionals to coordinate care and support inmate needs.
- Oversee case management plans.
- Support the training and development of master’s-level interns.
- Coordinate access to applicable identification and benefit documentation prior to release.
- Develop and evaluate treatment programs and curricula.
Benefits
- Fantastic benefits and generous paid time off are mentioned, but specific benefits are not itemized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
