Mental Health Administrator - Assistant Superintendent; PN

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent serves as a senior leader at the Developmental Center, providing strategic vision, clinical oversight, and executive-level direction to ensure the delivery of person-centered, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate supports across all programs.

• Lead strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts for adult services, aligning operations with current regulatory requirements (ICF/IID, CMS, DODD) and evidence-based practices.
• Maintain a regular and visible presence on residential units to assess program implementation, model trauma-informed practices, and reinforce a culture of dignity, safety, and positive behavior support.
• Lead efforts in onboarding, retaining, mentoring, and ongoing development for programmatic staff, emphasizing performance excellence, accountability, person-centered thinking, and compliance with best practices and regulatory mandates.
• Oversee Human Resources and scheduling support functions.
• Act as a key communication conduit between programmatic staff and executive leadership to ensure clarity of expectations, transparency of decisions, and follow-through on initiatives and directives.
• Serve in place of the Superintendent as needed to ensure continuity of leadership and operational stability.

• Provide executive oversight of programs including Programming, HR, Psychology, Social Work, and Recreation Therapy.
• Monitor service integration into daily routines to ensure all services contribute to positive outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure interdisciplinary coordination of clinical, behavioral, medical, and habilitative services that meet the holistic needs of individuals served.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitor fiscal operations to ensure duties are completed accurately and timely.

• Direct and support quality assurance and risk mitigation activities, including the review and high-level analysis of Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs) and Unusual Incidents (UIs) to identify systemic trends and inform service improvements.
• Participate in investigations and audits to ensure timely resolution and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and Habilitation Plans in coordination with the Program Director, Assistant Program Director, Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDPs), and interdisciplinary teams, ensuring person-centered goals, trauma-informed supports, and individualized skill-building interventions are consistently embedded and actively promoted throughout all operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• State and federal regulations governing ICF/IID facilities (e; g., DODD, CMS, Medicaid)
• HR functions
• Scheduling for large organization
• Person-centered and trauma-informed treatment models
• Developmental disabilities, behavioral supports, and interdisciplinary care
• Budget development, policy implementation, and performance management

• Strategic leadership and program planning
• Staff supervision, training, and development
• Conflict resolution, communication, and team collaboration
• Quality improvement and data-driven decision making

• Interpret and apply regulatory guidelines and clinical best practices
• Promote safety, dignity, and respect in all service environments
• Drive accountability, performance excellence, and cultural alignment
• Foster effective communication between departments and leadership

For all “programmatic” positions, completion of undergraduate core program in mental health & developmental disabilities technology,…