Chief of Mental Health & Wellness - Division of Institution
Chief of Mental Health & Wellness - Division of Institution
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Job Description
Title: Chief of Mental Health & Wellness - Division of Institution
State Role Title:Gen Admin Manager III
Hiring Range: $103922 - $195372
Pay Band: 7
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location:DOC Headquarters
Agency Website: opportunities/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Chief of Mental Health Services is an executive-level position responsible for planning organizing and directing the Departments constitutionally mandated mental health services. This role ensures statewide service delivery through effective resource allocation quality assurance and continuous improvement.
The scope of responsibility includes both incarcerated and community corrections populations with oversight of clinical and administrative functions across a wide range of settings. These include supervision of licensed mental health professionals management of Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) licensed units and leadership of DOC-operated mental health hospitals accredited by The Joint Commission. The position also manages partnerships with Community Services Boards and external providers.
Additionally the Chief oversees the agencys sex offender treatment programs for incarcerated individuals and coordinates with the sex offender civil commitment process to ensure compliance with the Code of Virginia.
Minimum Qualifications
Direct clinical experience in mental health services.
Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist by the Virginia Board of Psychology.
Supervisory experience in a treatment setting.
Considerable working knowledge of the principles practices and current developments in the field of mental health including familiarity with applicable Federal and State codes standards and laws.
Previous supervisory experience.
Previous experience testifying in Court and working with Legislature and/or other outside entities.
Demonstrated ability to administratively and clinically manage staff services and resources in a large complex organization.
Ability to formulate policy and procedure to plan and direct programs to provide for consultation supervision and direction across a range of disciplines and to communicate effectively.
Additional Considerations
Direct clinical experience in mental health services in a correctional or forensic setting
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with the VADOC candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Drivers License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers Probation Officers Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or rsum for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or rsum.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone:
Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
