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Wellpath

Assistant Director Mental Health

Madison, WI · On-site

$81K - $91K/yr

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 ...

Wellpath

Assistant Director Mental Health

Madison, WI · On-site

The Assistant Mental Health Director is responsible for the provision of mental health services. * Oversee and manage a team of psychologists and Qualified Mental Health Professionals across the ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant mental health startup in the United States is $50,515.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,500.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Mental Health Startup vs Mental Health Counselor?

AspectAssistant Mental Health StartupMental Health Counselor
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree or related experienceRequires a master's degree in counseling or psychology and licensure
Work EnvironmentStartups, flexible hours, innovative settingsClinics, private practices, hospitals, structured hours
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech-driven mental health platforms and startupsWidely used in healthcare, private practice, and community services
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched by those interested in entry-level roles in startupsCompared for clinical, counseling, and therapeutic roles

In summary, an Assistant Mental Health Startup typically requires less formal clinical credentials and is found in innovative startup environments, whereas a Mental Health Counselor requires advanced licensure and works in clinical settings. The roles differ mainly in qualifications, work environment, and scope of practice.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Mental Health Startup job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,515 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Assistant Director Mental Health

Wellpath

Madison, WI • On-site

$81K - $91K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Wellpath rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 94 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

344th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

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
  • 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

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
Assistant mental health director Day shift 7-3pm flexible
(LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
Great NEW Pay! Team Work! Honesty & Respect! Benefits & PTO Offered!
Applicants must have one of the following licenses active to be considered:
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
MASTERS : SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY, COUSELING OR PSYCHOLOGY REQUIRED
We are scheduled 24/7 at this site
Qualifications & 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 value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.
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.
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.
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.

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