Mental Health Director (F/T) in BOSTON, Massachusetts at Correctional Psychiatric Services PC

About Us:

For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.

Job Description:

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Behavioral Health, the site Mental Health Director is responsible for the administration, management, and delivery of mental health services within a correctional environment that meets NCCHC/ACA standards.

Salary:

$110,000–$130,000, based on experience.

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with occasional evening and weekend coverage if needed. On-call responsibilities are required.

Location:

The Mental Health Director will oversee both the Suffolk County House of Correction (South Bay Jail) and Nashua Street Jail.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate provision and documentation of mental health services at assigned facility[s] to ensure the identification, assessment and treatment is provided in accordance with policies and standards of Mental Health Management.

• Provide professional and administrative support to psychiatrists of assigned facility.

• Maintain open communication with facility Superintendent, Deputies and county management staff to facilitate mental health delivery systems, resolution of problem situations and communication of clinical issues relevant to the safety of the inmates, other county staff and the facility.

• Provide monthly documentation of facility mental health services.

• Provide clinical supervision.

• Coordinate facility mental health Continuous Quality Improvement [CQI] and Quality Assurance [QA] Programs.

• Participate in recruitment, interviewing and selection of mental health staff.

• Conduct daily mental health staff triage meetings.

• Coordinate on-call system, ensuring 24-hour a day mental health consultation availability for medical staff, correctional staff and non-custodial staff.

• Ensure that constant observation watches are covered on weekends and holidays.

• Coordinate training for correctional and medical staff on mental health issues as requested by facility and/or Associate Mental Health Director.

• Coordinate Student Internship Program for facility.

• Provide direct clinical services as outlined in the Mental Health Professional Job Description.

• Approve clinical decisions regarding the closing of open mental health cases.

• Review and approve the treatment plans of all open mental health cases. Provide differential diagnostic impressions and treatment planning recommendations and strategies when needed.

• It is an essential part of the job that CPS can ask the employee to work beyond his/her regularly scheduled hours.

• Follows all security rules and regulations. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree in from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, counseling psychology or related field.

• Candidates must hold an LICSW or LMHC license in Massachusetts.

• Professional experience providing group and individual mental health counseling, diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders, crisis intervention and/or psychological evaluation techniques [when applicable].

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Vision Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Disability Insurance

Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together. You can reach us at recruitment@cpsmh.org.