Overviewis hiring an experienced Mental Health Director to join our team of medical professionals in the Perryville - Arizona Department of Corrections in Goodyear, Arizona.As the Correctional Mental Health Director, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to ensure high-quality care is provided to the individuals in residence. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health and medical needs.ResponsibilitiesThe Mental Health Director is responsible for managing and overseeing the mental health programs for the facility and ensuring patients in residence receive quality care that protects their rights, dignity and health. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

Developing and implementing mental health programs and services
Coordinating, leading and participating in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients
Performing and documenting patient mental health evaluations, maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, progress notes, and other required documentation
Facilitating patient treatments to include admission and discharge from the mental health unit, housing change requests, seclusion, suicide precautions, close observation, and observation level changes
Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-V criteria
Working closely with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and correctional staff, to ensure effective and coordinated care
Managing mental health staff, including training and development, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding
Developing and managing program budgets; utilizing resources efficiently
Responding to and managing mental health crises, providing immediate support and stabilization

Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards

QualificationsExperience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

Master's prepared degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field
Has an active, unrestricted license in state (LMSW-C, LPC, LMSW)

A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in management with correctional healthcare experience preferred
Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
Must have knowledge and experience in the identification and treatment of mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders, discharge planning, principles of social work, basic principles of individual and group behavior, and a working knowledge of psychotropic medications
Correctional mental health professionals must be able to remain calm under pressure while assess patients’ situations, underlying causes of their behavior and be able to develop interventions and treatment plans
Effective communications skills are required for building patient rapport and relaying information and treatment plan with other medical and mental health care professionals
Strong organizational skills are needed to keep track of patient treatment plans and progress notes

Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Why Join NaphCare?is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
Lowest Cost Benefits!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
Tuition Assistance
Referral bonuses
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays
Free continuing education and CMEs

Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail? See what our Licensed Counselors do:If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch.Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteranFollow Us: | | |

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