Johns Hopkins University, a world-class private research institution, invites applications and nominations for the position of Deputy Chief Mental Health Director & Director of Clinical Services. Mental Health Services, part of the Division of Student Health and Well-Being, is transforming into an integrated organization that provides quality care at four clinic locations; this position offers an exciting opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the new clinical service delivery model and innovative approaches in supporting the well-being of a diverse community of learners.

Reporting to the Chief Mental Health Director, the Deputy Chief Mental Health Director & Director of Clinical Services will be appointed as a key member of the newly expanded and restructured MHS leadership team and will serve as the deputy in the absence of the Chief. The incumbent will supervise the Associate Directors who are responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations of the East Baltimore and Homewood clinics, and oversee the service delivery strategy for the Washington, D.C. clinic. This position also provides strategic direction and oversight of the testing and assessment program and services oriented toward supporting student success, as well as group therapy programs across the University. This role will supervise 4-5 direct reports who provide day-to-day operations management of the clinical programs and services within the Mental Health Services portfolio.

The Deputy Chief & Director holds responsibility for the oversight of the clinical service delivery model for all locations of Mental Health Services. The successful candidate will be an innovative and experienced leader with deep knowledge of executing a scope of service grounded in the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The model will incorporate a range of visit types including initial consultations, brief individual therapy, group therapy programs, single-session counseling, and intensive services for individuals who may be stepping down from or at risk of entering higher levels of care. The incumbent will collaborate closely with the Director of Psychiatry to ensure a coordinated approach to medication management and all other clinical services. This position will also support the AAAHC accreditation process, data management and reporting, clinical policy and procedure development, assessment of outcomes and quality improvement.

The person in this role will consult and work collaboratively with all members of the Mental Health Services leadership team, across the Student Health and Well-Being division and with university stakeholders to support a comprehensive system of culturally competent, evidence-based care for a range of learners including undergraduate, graduate, professional (medicine, nursing, and public health) students, as well as medical residents and postdoctoral fellows representing a range of disciplines.

This position will have multiple work site locations (East Baltimore, Charles Village, and occasionally Washington D.C.) during the work week. Flexible hours are required at key times in the academic year (e.g. orientation and special events) including evenings and weekends. This person will be a member of the MHS leadership team call schedule, which provides consultative support to the JHU Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team and contracted on-call services.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling from an accredited program
  • Minimum of 8 years of  post-licensure clinical experience.  
  • Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership and clinical supervisory experience.  
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role responsible for the management and evaluation of employees.  
  • Licensed as a mental health provider in required jurisdiction(s) noted in job description (psychologist, LMFT, LCPC, LCSW-C) or license-eligible (licensed as a mental health provider in another jurisdiction, must obtain licensure in required jurisdiction(s) within 6 months of hire).   

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Terminal degree in psychology, social work or counseling from an accredited program
  • Clinical experience in a university setting preferred. 
    • Working in a complex organization with multiple sites

 

About Johns Hopkins Student Health and Well-Being

The Johns Hopkins University Student Health & Well-Being practice group supports well-being, primary care and mental health services for JHU students and learners across all nine schools within the University.  Our integrated service delivery model provides dynamic health and well-being promotion, support and programming, student disability services including guidance and resources, and in-person primary and mental health care options at our clinics as well as remote support though phone and online resources.

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and supporting the professional development of a diverse team of practitioners and support staff who bring a range of intersecting identities as well as personal and professional experiences to their roles. The Johns Hopkins University comprises undergraduate and graduate students and learners from across the globe, and the division of Student Health and Well-being prioritizes innovative care delivery models to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders and to support the development and sustainability of well-being.


Additional Information:

  • Starting Date: as soon as possible.
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; some after-hours and weekend work is expected based on the programmatic needs of the University during the academic year (e.g. orientation, special events, etc.) Some flexible/remote work is available per supervisor approval and subject to operational needs.


Application Process

Johns Hopkins University has partnered with Keeling & Associates in this search process. Applications only require a resume for the initial submission, and should be sent preferably in PDF format, to recruiting@keelingassociates.com. The subject line of the email should read “JHU—Deputy Chief & Director.” Confidential inquiries and nominations should be addressed to Dr. Mark Patishnock, Senior Consultant, Keeling & Associates, at mpatishnock@keelingassociates.com. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible; review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. If granted an exploratory interview with Keeling and Associates, and if the candidate remains interested, a cover letter will be requested prior to advancing in the search process with the institution. However, candidates may submit a cover letter with their initial submission of a resume if they would prefer to do so.

Johns Hopkins University is deeply committed to the dignity and equality of all persons—inclusive of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status.

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