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Assistant Director Mental Health LPC, LCSW, LMFT -FT Day
Company : wellpath
Location : Madison, WI, 53703
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
The Assistant Mental Health Director is responsible for the provision of mental health services.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage a team of psychologists and Qualified Mental Health Professionals across the prison system, ensuring recruitment, selection, training, and supervision are in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Actively participate in required meetings with the ADC and engage in system-wide Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
- Lead case conferences for special needs inmates, addressing management within facilities, transitions to psychiatric hospitals, and release planning.
- Provide administrative supervision and direction to psychiatrists, clinical nurse specialists, Qualified Examiners, and Community Access Board members, ensuring adherence to documentation requirements and treatment planning.
- Manage all aspects of mental health services in correctional facilities, including outpatient programs, day treatment, residential treatment units, behavioral management units, forensic evaluation, and civil commitment.
Additional Details
FT Day! LPC, LCSW, LMFTQualifications & Requirements
Education
- Masters in clinical or counseling psychology or in social work from an accredited college or university.
Experience
- At least five years of progressively responsible management experience providing behavioral health services of similar scope and complexity.
- Experience in correctional behavioral health care is preferred
Licenses/Certifications
- Designated Qualified Mental Health Professional in accordance with state of employment requirements.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
In Madison, the Assistant Director focuses heavily on correctional mental health management, integrating local state compliance and community resources. This contrasts with other regions where outpatient clinic oversight may dominate. The role requires expertise in behavioral health within correctional settings, addressing specific challenges faced by Wisconsin’s underserved populations.
Leadership in mental health at this level demands not only clinical expertise but also five-plus years managing complex teams and programs. Advanced licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) combined with experience in correctional systems or vulnerable populations is crucial, along with skills in strategic planning and quality improvement initiatives.
Professionals often progress into senior clinical director or system-wide program management roles, leveraging their expertise in mental health leadership. In Wisconsin, growth frequently involves expanding oversight to multiple facilities or spearheading statewide mental health initiatives tailored to correctional populations.
Wellpath emphasizes compassionate care for underserved groups, which shapes daily tasks such as leading non-judgmental clinical teams and fostering inclusive, collaborative environments. The assistant director embodies this culture by promoting equity, innovation, and ethical decision-making across correctional mental health programs.
Wellpath’s focus on continuous training and comprehensive clinical resources enhances the assistant director’s capacity to implement best practices. The company’s prioritization of mental, physical, and financial wellbeing translates into supportive policies and tools that empower leaders to improve patient outcomes effectively.
Salaries typically range from $85,000 to $110,000 annually, reflecting the advanced licensure and management responsibilities in correctional behavioral health. Factors influencing pay include years of experience, specific certifications, and the scope of oversight within the mental health services provided.
Madison, being a hub for healthcare and social services, offers a moderately competitive market with steady demand for qualified mental health leaders. Compared to smaller cities, candidates here face a more rigorous selection process but benefit from greater professional development and networking opportunities.
Beyond LPC, LCSW, or LMFT credentials, Wisconsin favors designations such as Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) status. Additional training in forensic behavioral health or correctional system protocols enhances eligibility and demonstrates readiness for leadership in correctional mental health environments.
Key challenges include balancing regulatory compliance with individualized care, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and addressing complex inmate mental health needs. The assistant director must also lead quality improvement efforts and ensure effective communication across facilities, all while fostering a supportive workplace.
Leaders are expected to champion inclusive policies and cultivate a culture that respects diverse backgrounds. This commitment influences hiring practices, program design, and patient interactions, requiring assistant directors to be proactive advocates for equity within correctional mental health services.