Mental Health Director

Company: Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions
Location: South Portland
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

We're on a path to better healthcare.
Join us Search by title, keyword or req # Search by City, State or Zip Within Search by Facility Viewing: Mental Health Director Mental Health Director Job: 89536 Location: South Portland, ME Facility: Long Creek Youth Development Center Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!" About this role Our--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. Provides clinical supervision and direction to Mental Health Professionals. Provides mental health services consistent with expectations of professional training and experience (e.g. Psychologist). What you bring to the table Education:

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited college or university 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 to practice psychology in the State by the appropriate state licensing board
    • Current--CPR Certification
    • Any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract What you will do
      • Responsible to plan, manage, supervise, and coordinate the clinical services of mental health staff at the institutional level as directed by the Regional Mental Health Director or Corporate Director of Mental Health Services
      • Responsible for the clinical supervision and direction, professional education, and staff development of mental health professionals at the facility
      • Responsible to provide clinical and consultation services in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Facility, and the standards of the American Psychological Association, as well as National Commission on Correctional Health Care and American Correctional Association accreditation standards if NCCHC and ACA standards are applicable to facility
      • Responsible to perform direct clinical services at the level expected for a licensed doctoral level psychologist
      • Responsible for oversight and direction of any training provided by mental health staff to other facility staff The Company is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer Sign up for Job Alerts and connect with us to be the first to hear about new opportunities by joining our job alert network. Wellpath is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consideration for employment is provided without any discrimination in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Wellpath provides reasonable accommodations to all those with a disability as defined under the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application this can be requested by sending an email to HRCompliance@wellpath.us . Are you transitioning to Wellpath as part of a New Site Contract?

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