What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Mental Health Services position at Family Service Rochester?
At Family Service Rochester, we are committed to promoting the mental well-being of our community through innovative, compassionate, and evidence-based services. We strive to create a supportive environment for individuals to thrive, and we are seeking a Director of Mental Health Services who shares our dedication to providing quality care and leading an exceptional team.
Our Director of Mental Health Services will oversee the planning, development and delivery of mental health programs and services. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong clinical background and experience in community mental health service delivery. The director will be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and shaping the strategic direction of mental health services within the organization.
In this role you will lead, develop and manage mental health services and programs, ensuring they meet the needs of our diverse client base. You will collaborate with senior leadership to define the strategic goals of FSR’s mental health services, including program expansion, quality improvement and resource allocation. You will oversee budge development and financial management ensuring cost effective service delivery while providing clinical consultation, guidance and support to staff to enhance service delivery and professional development. You will establish and maintain relationships with external organizations, agencies, and community stakeholders to enhance collaboration and service integration. You will also lead efforts to secure funding and grants to support the expansion and sustainability of mental health programs as well as promote mental health awareness and advocacy within the community as well as on the state and federal level.
Successful candidates must possess a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field and must be licensed in the state of Minnesota as a mental health professional. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a mental health setting including at least 3 years of leadership or management experience. A strong knowledge of mental health issues, treatment modalities, and industry best practices as well as a proven track record of successful program development, staff management and strategic planning.
Our ideal candidate has experience in a non-profit or community-based mental health setting and also has familiarity with grant writing and funding sources for mental health programs. Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems and data analysis tools is also preferred. Our ideal candidate must have experience as a board approved supervisor.
At Family Service Rochester (FSR) we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We are guided by our values in where we believe that everyone needs to be understood, and that partnership is a process. We believe that everyone desires respect and that partners share power. We believe that everyone has strengths and that judgements can wait. If you share in our values and desire to listen to what people need and together, build better lives we have an opportunity for you.
For your expertise, Family Service Rochester will provide a collaborative and safe work environment where all identities are welcomed and valued. We offer a competitive compensation program with full benefits including low-cost health insurance, free mental health services for employees and their families. Generous retirement plan match with immediate vesting. Employer sponsored life and disability insurance. Since 1965 Family Service Rochester has been a leader in southeast Minnesota, providing child welfare, mental health, and aging services. We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Organization. We provide flexible scheduling, 4 1/2 weeks of PTO to start and 11 1/2 paid holiday per year. We offer a culture of learning, listening and growth where employees regularly meet with senior leadership to provide ideas and feedback.
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Our Director of Mental Health Services will oversee the planning, development and delivery of mental health programs and services. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong clinical background and experience in community mental health service delivery. The director will be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and shaping the strategic direction of mental health services within the organization.
In this role you will lead, develop and manage mental health services and programs, ensuring they meet the needs of our diverse client base. You will collaborate with senior leadership to define the strategic goals of FSR’s mental health services, including program expansion, quality improvement and resource allocation. You will oversee budge development and financial management ensuring cost effective service delivery while providing clinical consultation, guidance and support to staff to enhance service delivery and professional development. You will establish and maintain relationships with external organizations, agencies, and community stakeholders to enhance collaboration and service integration. You will also lead efforts to secure funding and grants to support the expansion and sustainability of mental health programs as well as promote mental health awareness and advocacy within the community as well as on the state and federal level.
Successful candidates must possess a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field and must be licensed in the state of Minnesota as a mental health professional. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a mental health setting including at least 3 years of leadership or management experience. A strong knowledge of mental health issues, treatment modalities, and industry best practices as well as a proven track record of successful program development, staff management and strategic planning.
Our ideal candidate has experience in a non-profit or community-based mental health setting and also has familiarity with grant writing and funding sources for mental health programs. Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems and data analysis tools is also preferred. Our ideal candidate must have experience as a board approved supervisor.
At Family Service Rochester (FSR) we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We are guided by our values in where we believe that everyone needs to be understood, and that partnership is a process. We believe that everyone desires respect and that partners share power. We believe that everyone has strengths and that judgements can wait. If you share in our values and desire to listen to what people need and together, build better lives we have an opportunity for you.
For your expertise, Family Service Rochester will provide a collaborative and safe work environment where all identities are welcomed and valued. We offer a competitive compensation program with full benefits including low-cost health insurance, free mental health services for employees and their families. Generous retirement plan match with immediate vesting. Employer sponsored life and disability insurance. Since 1965 Family Service Rochester has been a leader in southeast Minnesota, providing child welfare, mental health, and aging services. We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Organization. We provide flexible scheduling, 4 1/2 weeks of PTO to start and 11 1/2 paid holiday per year. We offer a culture of learning, listening and growth where employees regularly meet with senior leadership to provide ideas and feedback.
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