State of Washington
Director of Behavioral Health Services (0419)-HQ
State of Washington, Tumwater, Washington, us, 98511
Director of Behavioral Health ServicesTumwater, WAAnnual salary range: $134,894 - $163,527The Department of Corrections Health Services Division is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the critical role of Director of Behavioral Health.The Director of Behavioral Health is the highest-level Psychologist in DOC with the responsibility of ensuring the delivery of quality, clinically appropriate and timely mental health, substance use disorder, sex offending behavior treatment and psychiatric services to the whole DOC population. This position envisions and implements the service delivery model consistent with the services outlined in the DOC Health Plan and all applicable policies. As the agency expert in providing for the behavioral health needs in a correctional setting, this incumbent ensures services are adherent to relevant laws as well as meeting, if not exceeding, community standards of care. DOC is an industry leader in providing specialized healthcare to include gender affirming care, traumatic brain injury services and exceptional psychiatric care for individuals with both acute and chronic care needs. This position will work collaboratively with other Health Services leaders in the design and implementation of an integrated model of care, such as a Patient Centered Medical Home Model.The incumbent is the agency's leader for the design and delivery of a comprehensive scope of behavioral health services. This includes both tactical and strategic decisions to ensure effective management of the agency's behavioral health system, and the services provided to all individuals with behavioral health needs. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that DOC Behavioral Health staff are providing services in accordance with agency policy and the DOC Health Plan. The incumbent is responsible for designating a Mental Health Lead for each DOC facility. The incumbent provides clinical and administrative guidance and direction to DOC's Regional Chief Psychologists, Substance Abuse Recovery Unit (SARU) Program Administrator, Gender Affirming Care Program Administrator, Chief of Psychiatry, and facility Mental Health Leads to empower them to effectively manage mental health services at their respective facilities. Decisions regarding hiring, contracting with and evaluating these lead clinicians are a shared responsibility with the respective appointing authorities.
Vision, design and implementation of a comprehensive Behavioral Health ProgramIn collaboration with MH Leadership, SARU Leadership, GAC Leadership, and other key leaders, identify and design the model of care for the individuals needing behavioral health services while incarcerated in DOC. This model will include integration with other Health Services disciplines as identified in the Patient Centered Medical Home model.Utilize facility Behavioral Health leaders to develop a plan for implementation of this model of care and follow through on the plan.Final clinical decisions in patient care as necessary.Chair Care Review Committees to make determinations on levels of care and patient treatment.Serve as the DOC expert on behavioral health care and system design internally and externally, including presentations at legislative hearings, litigations, and committees.Responsible for building a network of support and services with stakeholders within and outside of DOC.Policy and Protocol ManagementResponsible for the writing and updating of all mental health related policies and protocols.Ensure that agency policies related to behavioral health are consistent with relevant case law, and professional and ethical standards.Clinical Oversight of Mental Health and Psychiatric services for the Department of CorrectionsOversee Quality Assurance practices across all facilities.Ensure Clinical Oversight of all Mental Health and Psychiatry staff.Report clinical events and practice concerns related to DOC Mental Health Providers to the Department of Health.Ensure that the agency's behavioral health providers are appropriately credentialed.Determine clinical privileges for behavioral health and psychiatric providers.
Required Experience, and Competencies:Five years’ experience working as a licensed and appropriately certified Psychologist who has demonstrated a career path of progressive level of responsibility and experience managing behavioral health programs and professionals, preferably in correctional and/or forensic settings.Strong interpersonal skills, operations management experience, strategic operations planning experience, management experience and strong system/program design skills.Knowledge and skill development of service delivery systems to meet standards of external regulatory agencies.Knowledge of practice standards, especially as it relates to RCWs, WACs, related to the treatment and management of the behaviorally ill within a correctional health care system and in the community.Preferred/Desired Educations, Experience, and Competencies:PhD/PsyD Degree in Psychology or related field from a university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).Demonstrated progressive supervisory experience with leadership of Behavioral Health providers.2 years of experience within Washington Department of Corrections in leadership positions sufficient to understand Agency goals, metrics, performance, procedures, relationships, and process flows.3 years of experience with corrections and/or forensic population or staff care.Experience with personnel management systems.Experience with budget execution and knowledge of methods to maintain responsible fiscal management.Experience with union negotiations and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.Experience with legislative stakeholders and external community stakeholders relevant to corrections leadership.What We Offer:As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made.Up to 25 paid vacation days a year.8 hours of paid sick leave per month.12 paid holidays a year.Generous retirement plan.Flex Spending Accounts.Dependent Care Assistance.Deferred Compensation and so much more!DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please
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Vision, design and implementation of a comprehensive Behavioral Health ProgramIn collaboration with MH Leadership, SARU Leadership, GAC Leadership, and other key leaders, identify and design the model of care for the individuals needing behavioral health services while incarcerated in DOC. This model will include integration with other Health Services disciplines as identified in the Patient Centered Medical Home model.Utilize facility Behavioral Health leaders to develop a plan for implementation of this model of care and follow through on the plan.Final clinical decisions in patient care as necessary.Chair Care Review Committees to make determinations on levels of care and patient treatment.Serve as the DOC expert on behavioral health care and system design internally and externally, including presentations at legislative hearings, litigations, and committees.Responsible for building a network of support and services with stakeholders within and outside of DOC.Policy and Protocol ManagementResponsible for the writing and updating of all mental health related policies and protocols.Ensure that agency policies related to behavioral health are consistent with relevant case law, and professional and ethical standards.Clinical Oversight of Mental Health and Psychiatric services for the Department of CorrectionsOversee Quality Assurance practices across all facilities.Ensure Clinical Oversight of all Mental Health and Psychiatry staff.Report clinical events and practice concerns related to DOC Mental Health Providers to the Department of Health.Ensure that the agency's behavioral health providers are appropriately credentialed.Determine clinical privileges for behavioral health and psychiatric providers.
Required Experience, and Competencies:Five years’ experience working as a licensed and appropriately certified Psychologist who has demonstrated a career path of progressive level of responsibility and experience managing behavioral health programs and professionals, preferably in correctional and/or forensic settings.Strong interpersonal skills, operations management experience, strategic operations planning experience, management experience and strong system/program design skills.Knowledge and skill development of service delivery systems to meet standards of external regulatory agencies.Knowledge of practice standards, especially as it relates to RCWs, WACs, related to the treatment and management of the behaviorally ill within a correctional health care system and in the community.Preferred/Desired Educations, Experience, and Competencies:PhD/PsyD Degree in Psychology or related field from a university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).Demonstrated progressive supervisory experience with leadership of Behavioral Health providers.2 years of experience within Washington Department of Corrections in leadership positions sufficient to understand Agency goals, metrics, performance, procedures, relationships, and process flows.3 years of experience with corrections and/or forensic population or staff care.Experience with personnel management systems.Experience with budget execution and knowledge of methods to maintain responsible fiscal management.Experience with union negotiations and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.Experience with legislative stakeholders and external community stakeholders relevant to corrections leadership.What We Offer:As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made.Up to 25 paid vacation days a year.8 hours of paid sick leave per month.12 paid holidays a year.Generous retirement plan.Flex Spending Accounts.Dependent Care Assistance.Deferred Compensation and so much more!DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please
or call at (509) 907-7808.For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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