Regional Mental Health Director & Psychiatric Services Lead

State of Connecticut; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits overview

Hazardous Duty pension

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction, seeks a Regional Mental Health Director to oversee psychiatry services across a defined region. The role combines administrative leadership with direct clinical oversight of a large team in central office and facilities.

Based in Wethersfield with time at state correctional facilities, the RMHD guides policies, ensures continuity of care, and aligns mental health services with state standards and budgets.

Qualifications

• Board-certified psychiatrist with medical degree.
• Experience supervising interdisciplinary clinical teams.
• Experience in correctional or forensic psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs mental health care operations in an assigned region.
• Plans and delivers daily psychiatry services across facilities.
• Leads a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists and APRNs.
• Ensures compliance with licensure, policies, and budget.
• Represents the department in court testimony when required.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Psychiatry

Program management

Policy development

Education

Board-certified psychiatrist

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction, seeks a Regional Mental Health Director to oversee psychiatry services across a defined region. The role combines administrative leadership with direct clinical oversight of a large team in central office and facilities.

Based in Wethersfield with time at state correctional facilities, the RMHD guides policies, ensures continuity of care, and aligns mental health services with state standards and budgets.