Director – Mental Health Services

About the role

The Director of Mental Health provides strategic and operational leadership for Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma’s Counseling and Healing ministries, ensuring services are mission‑aligned, clinically appropriate, and spiritually sensitive.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate counselors and mental health team members.
• Design and continuously improve a flexible, accessible counseling service model, including intake, assessment, scheduling, and follow‑up processes.
• Develop and maintain a network of Catholic counselors and mental health professionals across parishes, schools, and community partners.
• Oversee clinical risk‑management, crisis protocols, and ensure compliance with licensing, HIPAA, and ethical standards.
• Provide regular reports on staffing, service utilization, outcomes, and financial performance to senior leadership.

Required profile

• Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary mental‑health teams in a faith‑based or nonprofit setting.
• Commitment to Catholic ethical and moral standards, including daily prayer and alignment with the organization’s mission.
• Strong ability to build collaborative relationships with churches, schools, healthcare providers, and community agencies.
• Proven track record of staff development, retention, and succession planning.