Statewide Associate Behavioral Health Director

VitalCore Health Strategies • Topeka, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Statewide Associate Behavioral Health Director for the Kansas Department of Corrections Regional Office in Topeka, Kansas. The role monitors behavioral health care as directed by the contract and the Statewide Behavioral Health Director, and is accountable for monitoring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, state contract requirements, ACA expected practices, NCCHC standards, and DOC mental health mandates. The position reports administratively to the Statewide Behavioral Health Director and coordinates the administration and clinical oversight of Regional Mental Health Directors, while providing indirect oversight and support to site Behavioral Health Directors.

The Associate Director provides administrative and clinical support to regional teams, monitors assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, audits service quality, reviews clinical records and quality-improvement results, and helps develop plans to improve behavioral health services. The role also supports recruitment, communication with facility leadership and client contacts, accreditation and DOC visits, and related reviews and committees. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• Doctorate or master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Current independent mental health license at the master's level or higher in the state of responsibility (for example, LCP, LCPC, or LSCSW).
• At least 3 years of clinical behavioral health experience within a correctional facility.
• Significant suicide prevention and crisis assessment experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Satisfactory background investigation report.
• Extensive experience in behavioral health services, training, and supervision.
• Supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork.
• Fluent in English, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Strong clinical leadership and interpersonal skills within a correctional environment.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
• Leadership and supervisory ability, including the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative and clinical oversight and support to Regional Mental Health Directors, and indirect clinical oversight of site Behavioral Health Directors and site Behavioral Health staff.
• Monitor onsite mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of incarcerated individuals.
• Periodically review written summaries of patient histories, diagnoses, and treatment courses for individuals on mental health caseloads.
• Oversee the quality and effectiveness of behavioral healthcare delivery to the patient population.
• Conduct periodic audits of behavioral health care quality and document them according to contract and VitalCore requirements.
• Communicate regularly with the Statewide Behavioral Health Director and Statewide Psychiatry Director about mental health service delivery at each site.
• Conduct at least quarterly onsite visits with behavioral health teams to assess service delivery and guide the team through an improvement process at least annually.
• Review VitalCore CQI and Clinical Programs survey results related to mental health services and oversee development, implementation, and follow-up monitoring.
• Foster positive relationships with facility leadership.
• Assist with recruiting behavioral health professionals and ensure timely communication with recruiting, including scheduling interviews within 48 hours.
• Monitor outcomes under evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Develop strategic plans with Regional and site Mental Health Directors as directed by the Statewide Behavioral Health Director.
• Identify key individuals for effective communication with client contacts and maintain those contacts in accordance with the company communication plan.
• Assist in coordinating the facility's Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program.
• Promote a professional environment and support seamless service delivery by the Mental Health Team.
• Participate in root cause analysis processes related to the role's scope.
• Participate in mortality, morbidity, and sentinel event reviews as required by policy or requested by management.
• Be available for ACA/NCCHC accreditation or DOC visits.
• Attend meetings as directed by the Statewide Mental Health Director and participate in assigned committees.
• Demonstrate proficiency in company software required for the position.
• Interpret data and confirm development of satisfactory and appropriate action plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Holiday pay for New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center.
• 401(k) with plan matching.
• Paid time off.
• Annual incentive bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior