Mental Health Director, Psychologist

Location Bridgeton, NJ (08302)
Job Type Full Time
Posted 24 days ago
Reposted 3 days ago
Company Center for Family Guidance, CFG, PC

Ever consider a position where you can really help the underserved? This full-time position awaits someone who really wants to make a difference. We are a diverse organization looking for compassionate people to join our family of quality caregivers. We hope that's you.

CFG offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package that includes PTO, paid holidays, 401k, paid malpractice, DEA and licensure fees. You'll also discover a variety of perks such as discounted gym memberships, weight loss programs, discounts on cell phone plans, computers, amusement parks, theater tickets and more. You'll be part of an amazing work family that cares about your work/life balance.

CFG has a full-time need for a Mental Health Director in Bridgeton, NJ. Amazing leadership opportunity offering a competitive salary and benefits. If you are NJ licensed and have your PhD/PsyD in Psychology, please reach out!

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the direct supervision and evaluation of all mental health staff.
  • Implements and enforces all policies and procedures pertaining to the facility's mental health services.
  • Meets regularly with the facility's Health Services Administrator to communicate information regarding mental health services.
  • Coordinates mental health care with the medical department.
  • Administratively oversees the referral process for psychopharmacological interventions .
  • Oversees transfers of inmates to higher levels of mental health care when necessary.
  • Attends all clinical and administrative meetings as scheduled by the Health Services Administraton.
  • Provides direct mental health services as needed.
  • Oversees mental health discharge planning for inmates to be released into the community.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Must possess a degree in Psychology (Ph.D./Psy.D) from an accredited graduate program in Psychology.
  • Must be licensed as a Psychologist by the state in which he/she will provide services.