Director of Mental Health (PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR IV *Repost*)
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs · Howard · Maryland
- Role
- Program manager
- First seen
- Jul 31, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 14, 2026
- Salary
- $128,818.00- $139,439.00 (with potential growth to $203,150.00 Yearly)
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Summary
The Director of Mental Health serves as the executive leader of Patuxent Institution, Maryland's treatment-oriented correctional facility, overseeing custody operations, behavioral health services, clinical treatment programs, and institutional administration. The role requires providing strategic direction and executive leadership across all institutional operations while ensuring compliance with state and federal law and advancing the institution's mission of public safety through evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or closely related field
- Eight years of progressively responsible management experience in correctional administration, behavioral health, or related field
- At least four years supervising professional or managerial staff
- Experience directing complex organizational operations, managing budgets, and developing policies
- Executive-level leadership experience in correctional, forensic, behavioral health, or public safety environment
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