About this role
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Please be aware of employment scams where hackers pose as legitimate companies and recruiters to obtain personal information from job seekers. Please be vigilant and verify the authenticity of any job offers or communications. We will never request sensitive information such as Social Security numbers or bank details during the initial stages of the recruitment process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, contact us directly through our official channels. Stay safe and protect your personal information. *Position contingent upon successful contract award. Location TBD Clearance Level T2 – Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) Primary Function The Behavioral Health Program Manager oversees the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of behavioral health services within the detention environment. This role ensures all clinical, operational, and administrative functions comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The manager leads a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and evidence‑based behavioral health care that supports detainee well‑being and contributes to safe facility operations, including during phased intake and ramp‑up periods. Duties and Responsibilities Lead all behavioral health operations in accordance with facility standards, client directives and requirements. Oversee intake mental health screenings, ensuring timely completion during high‑volume or accelerated intake periods. Manage delivery of clinical services including assessments, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment planning, and continuity of care. Develop and maintain behavioral health policies, procedures, and workflows that support safe operations and facility ramp‑up phases. Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with documentation, reporting, and quality assurance standards. Supervise behavioral health clinicians, case managers, and support staff; provide clinical oversight and performance evaluations. Coordinate with medical, security, case management, and facility leadership to support integrated care and safe detainee management. Participate in daily operational briefings and multidisciplinary case reviews. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare required reports for internal leadership and stakeholders. Develop and oversee therapeutic programming that is trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with detainee needs. Implement corrective action plans when deficiencies are identified during inspections or audits.