Director of Mental Health Services

The Director of Mental Health Services provides leadership, clinical oversight, and coordination of mental health services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. This position is responsible for overseeing the delivery of psychological services, conducting psychological and forensic evaluations, providing clinical consultation and supervision, and supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of mental health programming within the agency.

The Director works collaboratively with juvenile probation officers, detention staff, court personnel, families, and community providers to identify the mental health needs of youth and coordinate appropriate interventions. This position provides leadership and professional guidance to mental health staff while ensuring the delivery of effective, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate services.

The Director plays an integral role in supporting the agency's mission by promoting rehabilitation, addressing the underlying mental health and behavioral needs of youth, and facilitating successful transitions back into their families and communities.

• Conducts comprehensive psychological and forensic evaluations for youth referred by the juvenile court or juvenile probation department.
• Administers, scores, and interprets psychological assessments to evaluate intellectual, emotional, behavioral, personality, and adaptive functioning.
• Assess mental health needs, trauma history, substance use, behavioral concerns, and risk factors to inform treatment recommendations and case planning.
• Prepares comprehensive psychological reports and provides expert testimony and clinical recommendations to the court, as appropriate.
• Conducts clinical assessments to determine eligibility for specialized treatment programs and appropriate levels of care.

• Oversees the delivery of mental health services to youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy as clinically indicated.
• Develops and oversees individualized treatment plans and monitors progress toward identified treatment goals.
• Oversees specialized treatment services addressing mental health disorders, trauma, substance use, problematic sexual behavior, emotional dysregulation, and other behavioral concerns.
• Coordinates mental health services for youth in detention, residential programs, and community-based supervision.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists, medical providers, families, and community agencies to facilitate continuity of care.
• Oversees discharge planning, family reintegration, and transitions to community-based mental health services.
• Provides clinical consultation and guidance regarding youth experiencing psychiatric crises, suicidal ideation, aggression, or other significant behavioral concerns.

• Directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of mental health and specialized treatment programs within the agency.
• Develops and supports evidence-based interventions and programming to address the clinical and behavioral needs of youth.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and implements improvements to enhance service delivery and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies that promote rehabilitation, emotional and behavioral stability, and successful community reintegration.
• Establishes and maintains clinical policies, procedures, and protocols to support consistent and effective mental health service delivery.
• Participates in agency leadership initiatives, strategic planning, and program development.
• Assists with departmental budget planning, resource allocation, and the identification of opportunities to enhance mental health services.
• Ensures mental health programming and clinical practices comply with applicable professional, ethical, legal, and agency standards.

• Provides leadership, supervision, and professional guidance to mental health staff, trainees, and other designated personnel.
• Oversees clinical service delivery and promotes professional development, accountability, and collaboration among mental health team members.
• Provides clinical consultation regarding psychological assessment, treatment planning, behavioral interventions, crisis management, and complex clinical cases.
• Collaborates with juvenile probation officers, detention personnel, court staff, and other professionals to…