VP of Mental Health Services

total staff: 525

Meet Lasting Change

Lasting Change, Inc. (LCI), incorporated in 2016, is a non-profit, faith-based organization. It functions as a supporting organization and parent company for a family of empowered non-profits (the oldest of which was founded in 1968), providing them with various administrative and management services. The combined efforts of LCI and its supported organizations aim to help individuals succeed, families thrive, and communities prosper.

About the VP of Mental Health Services

The VP of Mental Health Services will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Lasting Change Inc. (LCI) organizations to ensure the delivery of quality mental healthcare, compliance, and operational excellence. Full support of and conformance to LCI’s Tenets of Culture is necessary for success in this role.

The VP of Mental Health Services’ responsibilities include:

• Direct behavioral health clinical services for all LCI organizations, including staffing, training, tuition, and intern programs. LCI employs over 525 people serving more than 12,000 clients per year.
• Define quality assurance measures for all programs. 
• Manage clinical leadership staff and evaluate employee performance. 
• Drive clinical activities with division, clinical, and functional leaders. 
• Work with division and clinical leaders to market services for growth opportunities. 
• Ensure compliance with DCS, JCAHO, and other relevant organizations. 
• Define training initiatives, including continuing education requirements for all clinical staff, and coordinate the delivery of training programs with HR and Learning and Development. 
• Ensure clinical staff secures and maintains appropriate licensure. 
• Organize and lead routine staff meetings with clinical leadership. 
• Define, analyze, and evaluate team goals, clinical competencies, and quality assurance for trends and continual improvement. 
• Support quality clinical training and development utilizing evidence-based practices and growing comprehensive services. 
• Research program needs within Indiana and beyond to determine new program needs, including, but not limited to, SUD and domestic violence programming, assessment needs, and new EBPs to meet the needs of LCI’s clients. 
• Work with the LCI team to create a career path for all clinical staff across our family of organizations.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the VP of Mental Health Services:

Education and experience

• Clinical master’s level degree required
• Doctor of Psychology or related field- preferred
• LCSW and/or HSPP are highly preferred 
• Has led at least 20+ therapists at at least one organization (50+ is preferred)
• Sexual maladaptive behavior,  addictions, and domestic violence experience  preferred

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Committed Christ-follower with a strong alignment to the organization’s mission, vision,  and values
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a unified, mission-driven environment.
• Self-motivated and driven, with a high level of personal ownership and initiative.
• Bold and visionary leader with the courage to challenge the status quo and lead transformational change.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to envision and pursue future growth.
• Creative problem solver who can confidently build from a blank page and chart new paths forward.
• Balances grace and truth, exercising both compassion and clarity in leadership and decision-making.
• Possesses strong business acumen and understands how to translate vision into sustainable growth.
• Resilient and steady under pressure, with the emotional intelligence and thick skin required for high-impact leadership.
• Energized by working under a bold, driven leader and ready to rise to the challenge of high expectations.
• Deeply committed to long-term contribution and impact, seeking a lasting, final career home.
• Growth-minded with a continuous improvement mindset and a hunger to develop personally and professionally.
• Willing to take bold action when necessary — not just patch problems, but eliminate them decisively.

Essential Functions

The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 

• Use of fingers 
• Feeling 
• Speaking 
• Hearing 
• Repetitive motions
• Capable of making sound decisions by using reason and logic. 
• Demonstrated competence in understanding, interpreting, and communicating procedures, policies, information, ideas, and instructions.

Environment

The work environment will not substantially expose the employee to adverse environmental conditions.

Travel

Travel may be required occasionally to subsidiary sites and training opportunities.

What it’s like to live in Fort Wayne, IN

Fort Wayne, Indiana, offers a welcoming mix of Midwestern charm, urban amenities, and outdoor recreation. Located in northeast Indiana, it’s just a short drive to Indianapolis, Chicago, and Detroit, making it easily accessible while maintaining a relaxed, small-city vibe. With a city population of around 262,000 and an Allen County population just under 400,000, Fort Wayne features a thriving downtown with local favorites like Debrand Fine Chocolates and The Dash-In, along with cultural attractions such as the Embassy Theatre and Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities in parks like Foster and Franke, as well as nearby opportunities for river tubing and kayaking. Strong schools, active community organizations, and local and minor league sports teams, such as the TinCaps (baseball) and Komets (hockey), add to its family-friendly appeal. Fort Wayne’s affordability, convenience, and sense of community make it a great place to live.