Director - new forensic mental health program

Psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, and LMHCs are encouraged to consider an exciting new career opportunity with Liberty Healthcare Corporation.

Due to anticipated organizational growth, Liberty Healthcare seeks qualified candidates for a potential new Director position which will be responsible for establishing and leading a new forensic mental health serving people who are justice-involved and experiencing mental illness.  

The program will endeavor to expeditiously deliver court-mandated forensic assessments, psychiatric stabilization, and restoration of competency to individuals detained in a county jail located in Quincy, Florida (nearby Tallahassee).

This program will be based on Liberty Healthcare’s award-winning model and rooted in best practices person-centered care and forensic mental health.

As Liberty Healthcare’s Director, you will enjoy a mix of clinical and leadership responsibilities, including:

• Leading a “start-up” initiative to establish a new jail-based forensic mental health program

• Hiring, training, and leading a team of clinical and ancillary professionals

• Establishing an outcomes-focused program and high-performance culture

• Ensuring program clients receive high-quality mental health services and person-centered care

• Providing direct clinical services to program clients 

• Liaising with an array of stakeholders within law enforcement agencies, county courts, criminal justice departments, and public health agencies

As a full-time employee of Liberty Healthcare, you can expect:

• Competitive annual salary

• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance

• 30 days of paid time off each year for holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal days

• Health Savings Account, 401k plan, and other perks

Full details on Liberty's benefits plan are available at www.libertyhealthcare.com/upload/138.pdf

You are a good fit for this position if you have a successful track record of leading programs serving people who are justice-involved and experiencing mental illness.

You should be well-versed in best practices in the forensic mental health field and be knowledgeable of effective treatment approaches for people who are incompetent to stand trial.

A professional license in Florida as a Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is required.

Liberty Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equality and inclusion are among our deepest-held values. We work to create an environment that attracts real talent and we seek to motivate, inspire and recognize high performance among all employees. regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment.

Liberty Healthcare has a track record of successfully operating forensic mental health and competency restoration programs which have been recognized for providing high quality mental health, reducing recidivism, eliminating barriers to treatment, and preventing incarceration and inpatient hospitalization. 

If you are interested in leading a new and impactful program - click “Apply” and submit your resume or CV for immediate consideration.