Director of Psychiatric Services - Corrections

Proforma Health Inc; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc. seeks a Statewide Psychiatric Director to lead psychiatric services across correctional facilities, guiding clinical strategy and policy to ensure high-quality mental health care for incarcerated individuals.

The role involves supervising providers, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and upholding patient-centered care in jails and prisons. The position requires strong clinical leadership, knowledge of correctional behavioral health practices, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Strong clinical leadership and experience directing psychiatric services.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and correctional behavioral health practices.
• Proven ability to improve quality and implement operational and clinical policies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee psychiatric clinical strategy, program development, and evidence-based practice.
• Supervise and mentor psychiatric providers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and clinical policies.
• Drive performance improvement using quality assurance and measurable outcomes.
• Uphold dignity, safety, and patient-centered care for incarcerated individuals.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Staff development

Communication skills

Job description

Proforma Health Inc. seeks a Statewide Psychiatric Director to lead psychiatric services across correctional facilities, guiding clinical strategy and policy to ensure high-quality mental health care for incarcerated individuals.

The role involves supervising providers, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and upholding patient-centered care in jails and prisons. The position requires strong clinical leadership, knowledge of correctional behavioral health practices, and a track record of