Mental Health Clinical Operations Lead

Dartmouth Health; Hampstead (NH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hampstead Hospital, part of Dartmouth Health, seeks a leader to oversee administrative and operational aspects of patient care at HHRTF. The role directs direct care staff, ensures staffing for clinical services, and guides program development in line with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, quality assurance, policy development, and staff training to drive high-quality, patient-centered care and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related behavioral science field.
• Five years of experience in social work, clinical mental health counseling, or related field in a psychiatric in-patient or clinical environment, three years in a management level position.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling or related field.
• Six years of experience in social work, clinical mental health counseling, or related field in a psychiatric in-patient or clinical environment, three years in a management level position.

Responsibilities

• Manages administrative and operational oversight to all direct care staff and ensures adequate staffing for clinical services.
• Develops milieu programming initiatives and policies aligned with HHRTF mission.
• Performs quality assurance reviews and implements program changes.
• Assists in budget development to maximize efficiency while maintaining patient care.
• Identifies staff training needs and coordinates training strategies to improve outcomes.
• Interprets federal and state regulations to develop compliant policies and objectives.
• Ensures documentation meets hospital nursing standards.
• Attends leadership meetings and hospital committees for cross-disciplinary coordination.

Skills

Staff management

Policy development

Quality assurance

Education

Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling

Bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling

Job description

Hampstead Hospital, part of Dartmouth Health, seeks a leader to oversee administrative and operational aspects of patient care at HHRTF. The role directs direct care staff, ensures staffing for clinical services, and guides program development in line with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, quality assurance, policy development, and staff training to drive high-quality, patient-centered care and cross-disciplinary collaboration.