Detention Behavioral Health Program Leader

VetJobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International in Phoenix is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Manager to design, implement, and improve behavioral health services in a detention setting. Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based care while ensuring compliance with federal and local regulations.

The role requires oversight during phased intake and ramp-up periods, strong clinical leadership, and collaboration with medical, security and facility leadership to support detainee well-being

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Independent clinical licensure (Psychologist or LCSW/ LICSW).
• Minimum 7 years of post-licensure clinical experience and 6 years supervisory experience.
• Experience with detention or high-security environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead behavioral health operations in accordance with facility standards and directives.
• Oversee intake mental health screenings during high-volume periods.
• Deliver clinical services: assessments, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment planning.
• Develop and maintain policies and workflows for safe operations and ramp-up phases.
• Conduct internal audits for documentation, reporting and quality assurance.
• Supervise clinicians, case managers, and support staff with clinical oversight.
• Coordinate with medical, security, and facility leadership for integrated care.
• Participate in daily briefings and multidisciplinary case reviews.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapeutic programming.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Policy development

Quality assurance

Crisis intervention

Education

High School/GED

Master’s degree in psychology/counseling/social work or related field

Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW)

Job description

Acuity International in Phoenix is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Manager to design, implement, and improve behavioral health services in a detention setting. Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based care while ensuring compliance with federal and local regulations.

The role requires oversight during phased intake and ramp-up periods, strong clinical leadership, and collaboration with medical, security and facility leadership to support detainee well-being