Job Description
Date Posted: May 8, 2026 Requisition ID: 477389 Location: Richmond, IN, US, 47374 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About Richmond State Hospital: Richmond State Hospital is about the people we serve and the community relationships we have developed, dating back to 1890. Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral health facility operated by the state of Indiana and one of six state psychiatric hospitals within the Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction. As part of a newly integrated system of state psychiatric hospitals, we serve consumers across the state as the Eastern Center of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services. Nestled in northwestern Richmond, our beautiful campus provides a quiet and peaceful environment. We provide psychiatric and co-occurring treatment to all adults regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identification, age, handicap, national origin, and ability to pay for services. We are proud of our heritage and committed to continuing our tradition of service. Richmond State Hospital offers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, chaplain services, family therapy and education, group psych-education, rehabilitation therapies, and patient employment opportunities. Unit-based programming is augmented with campus-wide specialty groups. RSH has been a state leader in evidenced-based medication prescribing to both reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy and optimize clinical outcomes. The hospital clinical and medical leadership collaborate with the unit treatment teams to provide the most contemporary and comprehensive care possible. Salary Statement The salary for this position traditionally starts at $71,500.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: Serves as a primary clinical leader to assist the Superintendent, Medical Director, and Director of Nursing in ensuring exceptional patient care. Manages, oversees, and maintains clinical operations at the hospital, including but not limited to Social Services. Provides clinical supervision to uphold scope-of-practice integrity and ensure quality service delivery. Trains, guides, and supervises Clinical Department Heads and staff providing clinical services to maintain operational excellence. Develops and implements policies and procedures for patient care, programming, and treatment to meet Joint Commission, CMS, and state standards. Leads data-driven initiatives and promote evidence-based practices to support agency and DMHA mission and ensure continued accreditation. Directs and facilitates multi-disciplinary, inter/intra-agency performance improvement teams to enhance service quality and outcomes. Provides administrative leadership to ensure consistent oversight, consultation, and reporting across clinical functions. Collaborates with HR to identify staffing needs, develop interview questions, and participate in hiring processes to support clinical capacity. Develops and implements standardized assessments, treatment plans, and documentation to meet Indiana’s unique needs and accrediting body requirements. Analyzes and communicates outcome-driven statistical data to inform clinical programming and administrative decision-making. Maintains a clinical license and pursue ongoing professional development to promote evidence-based care and compliance. Serves on hospital committees and workgroups; participate in abuse allegation reviews per facility protocols. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary. What You'll Need for Success: Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or