Deputy Chief Mental Health Director & Director of Clinical Services

Reporting to the Chief Mental Health Director, the Deputy Chief Mental Health Director & Director of Clinical Services is a key member of the newly expanded and restructured MHS leadership team and will serve as the deputy in the absence of the Chief.

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 to supporting the well-being of a diverse community of learners. 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. The Deputy Chief Mental Health Director & Director of Clinical Services 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.

This position 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. The Director of Clinical Services will also support the AAAHC accreditation process, data management and reporting, clinical policy and procedure development, assessment of outcomes and quality improvement.

The Deputy Chief Mental Health Director & Director of Clinical Services 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.

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.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Services Administration (70%)

• Creates a warm and welcoming clinical environment where clients feel supported and respected as they pursue their personal, academic, and professional goals.
• Oversees the MHS-wide clinical service delivery model to meet a wide range of learner needs. Collaborates closely with the Director of Psychiatry to implement psychiatry service model that ensures continuity of care and well-defined referral processes.
• Provides strategic leadership for the new assessment and testing program and student success initiative, which will include an Associate Director and five staff to support assessment of ADHD and other related conditions as well as provide coaching and clinical services to students who would benefit from increased support to achieve academic and well-be