Regional Director, Mental Health Services

State of Connecticut - Department of Correction; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits overview

Professional growth

Healthy work-life balance

Hazardous Duty pension

Job summary

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction seeks a Regional Mental Health Director to lead psychiatry services across a regional footprint, splitting time between the central office in Wethersfield and correctional facilities. This role requires clinical supervision of 30 psychiatrists and APRNs, guiding policies and ensuring continuity of care for a vulnerable population.

Responsibilities include administrative oversight, program development, and collaboration with human resources to

Qualifications

• Board-certified psychiatrist with an active CT license.
• Minimum one year of supervisory leadership experience.
• Experience in forensic or correctional psychiatry preferred.
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees mental health care in a regional footprint including 30 psychiatrists across 13 facilities.
• Plans and manages daily delivery of mental health services to offenders and parole populations.
• Leads recruitment, staff development, and policy implementation within mental health services.
• Ensures compliance with licensure, accreditation, and statutory requirements; manages budget within region.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Clinical psychiatry

Mental health leadership

Education

Board certified psychiatrist

Job description

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction seeks a Regional Mental Health Director to lead psychiatry services across a regional footprint, splitting time between the central office in Wethersfield and correctional facilities. This role requires clinical supervision of 30 psychiatrists and APRNs, guiding policies and ensuring continuity of care for a vulnerable population.

Responsibilities include administrative oversight, program development, and collaboration with human resources to