Mental Health Implementation Manager (Project)- Jail Services
Clark CountyVancouver, Washington, United States
Posted September 9, 2025
829200 - 1160760 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nation’s 11th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to 2.4 million citizens and 43 million visitors a year. Included are the nation’s 7th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.
Job Description
Project Term: Through December 31, 2026. Potential for extension or conversion to regular status depends on County Council approval and future funding. You’ll build a legacy program from the ground up, leading the design, licensing, and launch of a standalone, licensed behavioral health agency inside Jail Services to deliver clinically sound, trauma-informed care.
Requirements
- Architect the agency: policies, clinical protocols, staffing models, budgeting, QA/KPIs, data/reporting, and audit readiness.
- Drive licensure and accreditation (e.g., NCCHC/ACA; state behavioral health).
- Coordinate with custody, jail‐based medical/mental health teams, DCRs, Western State Hospital, and community providers.
- Stand up core clinical services (e.g., MH and suicide risk assessments, treatment planning, therapy, crisis response, release planning).
- Train and onboard interdisciplinary staff; ensure 24/7 operational readiness.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Clark County benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO).