Deputy Director

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI), located near Oshkosh Wisconsin, is looking to fill a Deputy Director position. This position will work Monday through Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. 
• Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. 
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!  
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As the Deputy Director, you will carry out the implementation and administration of clinical services for WMHI. Responsibilities include:

• Providing supervision in clinical services areas throughout the Institute.
• Being responsible for all accreditation areas and for day-to-day operations within the departments of Social Services, Psychology, and Therapeutic Services.
• Providing direct supervision and oversight of the Institution Treatment Director that oversees civil services, the Admissions Department and Waterwood School.
• Providing appropriate information to agencies, the legislature, and the public on institution operations.
• Implementing the Affirmative Action/Civil Rights Compliance Plan (AA/CRC) in its area of responsibilities.
• Representing the Institute’s Chief Executive Officer (WMHI Director) in the CEO’s absence or at the CEO’s discretion.

Salary Information

The starting pay may be up to $59.88 per hour (approximately $124,500 per year) depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 24-month career executive trial period is required. 

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as an Assistant Institution Superintendent and is in pay schedule/range 81/01. 

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by the facility or medical personnel directed by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience supervising subordinate managers or supervisors (e.g., planning, organizing, monitoring and directing staff, coaching or assuring performance concerns or overseeing disciplinary process, etc.). 
• Experience managing a 24/7 accredited behavioral health or healthcare related operation (inpatient or outpatient) (e.g., performing tasks related to long term program planning, evaluation of programs, addressing operational concerns, change management, quality improvement, partner and advocacy concerns, creating, implementing and evaluating policy, etc.).
• Experience or training with maintaining The Joint Commission accreditation standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards, and funding expectations.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Advanced education degree (master’s degree or higher) in a human services field.
• Experience working with laws and statutes related to mental health (e.g., Wisconsin Chapter 51, Chapter 971, Chapter 51, Chapter 55, Chapter 980, similar from another state, etc.).
  
   
• Experience as a manager or director responsible for directing mental health treatment programs in a mental health inpatient setting or mental health outpatient program.
• Experience working with community partners, court systems, governing body, and interdisciplinary teams.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to two (2) pages and your resume is limited to three (3) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

How To Apply

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Helpful Information: 

• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. 
• You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline.
• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. 
• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. 
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. 
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. 
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Allyvia Vang at allyviam.vang@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 01/05/26 by 11:59 pm.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.