Director of Clinical Operations

at State of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with a mental health license to serve as the Director of Clinical Operations. This position will lead strategic and operational efforts within our youth and adult community mental health programs. This upper-level management position works directly with the Director of Mental Health Services, supporting the development, oversight, and evaluation of clinical operations statewide.

This position will supervise Director level staff and support in leading their two clinical teams responsible for aligning youth, youth-in-transition, and adult service systems to ensure timely, effective, and least-restrictive treatment for Vermonters. This position requires leadership at both the state and community levels, with extensive collaboration with Designated Agencies, Designated Hospitals, legislators, and other community providers.  Ideal candidate will demonstrated experience in clinical program management and operations, preferably in public mental health systems, proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex service environments, strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks for mental health services, excellent strategic planning, fiscal management, and organizational leadership skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to holistic, strengths-based, and results-oriented service delivery. Clinical experience working with children, youth, and families as well as adults is a requirement for this position with emphasis on children, youth, and families. This position will also work closely with the Director of the Children, Adolescent, and Family Unit in mental health systems. 

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in systems improvement, performance measurement, and leading multidisciplinary teams in complex service environments. They should be a forward-thinking leader capable of fostering high-performing teams and promoting innovation across the organization.

Work is performed in a standard office setting. Evening meetings are occasional. Travel is required for which private means of transportation must be available. Interaction with client advocates and the pressures of budgetary, program, and legislative issues are present.