Mental Health Director

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Arkansas; On-site; USD 88,337 - 108,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

DailyPay

401k with company match

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Mental Health Director to oversee clinical and administrative functions within their mental health program. The role includes supervising mental health professionals and ensuring quality service delivery.

The ideal candidate will hold at least a Master’s degree in social work or psychology, with experience in mental health service administration. This position offers a supportive environment dedicated to underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Experience in the coordination and administration of mental health service delivery systems.
• Training in group and individual psychotherapy and diagnosis of psychological disorders.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates clinical services for mental health staff.
• Provides clinical supervision and professional education.
• Collaborates with the Psychiatrist for crisis intervention oversight.

Skills

Mental health service delivery coordination

Management and supervision techniques

Quality assurance

Psychotherapy

Education

Master’s degree in social work or clinical/counseling psychology

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare.
Join us

Compensation Information: $88,337.6 - $108,160 / year

Department (Org): Mental Health

You Matter

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved

Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture

Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Mental Health Director provides clinical and administrative oversight for the Mental Health program and the Mental Health staff within the facility as well as consultation regarding the mental health program. They also provide clinical supervision and direction to Mental Health Professionals. They provide mental health services consistent with expectations of professional training and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, supervise, and coordinate clinical services for mental health staff, ensuring compliance with policies, accreditation standards, and patient safety initiatives, while maintaining open communication with institutional staff.
• Provide clinical supervision, professional education, and staff development, including training, on-boarding, and disciplinary counseling, ensuring staff competency and ethical performance.
• Oversee and implement evidence-based treatment programs, mental health treatment planning, activity therapy, and substance use disorder programs, ensuring proper clinical documentation and participation in Quality Improvement Programs.
• Conduct staff selection and recruitment, supervise clerical support staff, manage inventory and supplies, and ensure on-call mental health consultation services for crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with the site Psychiatrist for crisis intervention oversight, review clinical service reports, maintain confidentiality, and ensure compliance with facility standards, including professional appearance and working relationships.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in social work, clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited college or university required. Doctorate preferred.

Experience

• Experience in the coordination and administration of mental health service delivery systems.
• Significant coursework and professional experience in the mental health field that indicates knowledge of management and supervision techniques, peer review, quality assurance, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders, and psychological evaluation techniques.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed in the state of employment by the appropriate state licensing board.
• Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.