Mental Health Lead

Loyal Source Government Services; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Loyal Source is seeking a Mental Health Lead for a federal facility in Texas, overseeing delivery of mental health services and supervising clinical staff in a secure clinic environment.

The role requires a master’s or doctoral degree, Texas licensure, 3+ years clinical experience and 1+ year leadership, with trauma-informed care and crisis intervention expertise; telehealth support and compliance with regulations are key.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related mental health field.
• Current, unrestricted Texas license (LCSW, LPC, PsyD, PhD).
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in mental health care.
• At least one year of supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary mental health team.
• Oversee mental health assessments, treatment planning, and care coordination.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to mental health providers.
• Develop and implement mental health protocols and crisis intervention strategies.
• Monitor quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and administrative staff to optimize patient outcomes.
• Facilitate staff training on trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity.
• Support telehealth integration and remote care coordination.
• Respond to urgent and emergent mental health situations.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related mental health field

Current, unrestricted clinical license in Texas (LCSW, LPC, PsyD, PhD)

Job description

Loyal Source is seeking a Mental Health Lead for an employment opportunity.

About The Role

As a Mental Health Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of mental health services within a federally managed facility that provides care to individuals in U.S. government custody. This leadership role involves supervising clinical staff, coordinating care strategies, and ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. You will work in a secure, clinic-based environment, supporting both individual and family mental health needs, and guiding the implementation of evidence-based practices across the facility.

Pay Rate

114,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary mental health team.
• Oversee mental health assessments, treatment planning, and care coordination.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to mental health providers.
• Develop and implement mental health protocols and crisis intervention strategies.
• Monitor quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and administrative staff to optimize patient outcomes.
• Facilitate staff training on trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity.
• Support telehealth integration and remote care coordination.
• Respond to urgent and emergent mental health situations.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related mental health field.
• Current, unrestricted clinical license in the state of Texas (e.g., LCSW, LPC, PsyD, PhD).
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in mental health care.
• At least one year of supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Additional Qualifications

Experience in detention/correctional or residential health care settings is preferred.

Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Physical Requirements

The role may require physical exertion, including extended periods of standing, walking over uneven terrain, bending, lifting moderately heavy equipment or patients, and responding to emergency situations.

Schedule

This facility operates 24/7/365. This full-time position requires flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. On-call availability is required.

Benefits Offered

Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and holidays.

Citizenship Requirements And Verification

The Prime Contract requires that employees and representatives performing work on the Project be United States citizens or foreign citizens who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Subcontractor shall utilize the E[1]verify system in accordance with FAR 52.222-54 to verify employment eligibility.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

Loyal Source uses AI‑powered voice screening as part of our application process. After you apply, you will receive a brief qualification survey via text or email. Candidates who meet the position requirements will then be invited to complete a quick AI‑powered voice assessment. This easy, no‑scheduling‑required process helps us and the candidate move the hiring process forward faster.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you have a disability or medical condition and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this step of the hiring process, you may request an alternative method or accommodation at any time by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail].