Director of Mental Health

Overview:

As a Mental Health Director, have you ever wanted to work somewhere where you can see real results from what you do? Where you are part of a true mental health professional team, well-supported by management and technology, such that you know your patients quickly receive any medications they need, receive fast follow-up from providers and experience remarkable results? Would you like to work in a place that is secure and where most patients are very appreciative of your care?

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Mental Health Director (LMSW-C, LPC, LMSW) just like you to lead our Mental Health team at the Forsyth County Jail located in Winston-Salem, NC.

This is what our employees say about working in correctional healthcare for NaphCare. “Working with NaphCare has provided me with amazing opportunities for growth. Through my various roles I’ve experienced the benefit of balancing management tasks with performing direct patient care to serve our most vulnerable populations. It has been tremendously rewarding to help implement and grow award-winning programs and participate in site transitions across the nation. Our mental health programs take a collaborative multidisciplinary approach because we understand that working together is the only way to effectively meet our patients’ needs.” Meghan, LMHC

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan starts day one!

Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!

Lowest Cost Benefits! Starting at $44 for single, $105 for family!

Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services

100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

On-site education

Free Continuing Education!

Term life insurance at no cost to the employee

Generous paid time off & paid holidays

Free access to NetCE

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

Position Description:

Masters prepared candidate with active, unrestricted mental health professional licensure (LCSW or LPC) in the state of North Carolina

Coordinate, lead and participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients

Evaluate patients in a variety of settings

Perform and document mental health evaluations

Facilitate patient treatment to include admission and discharge from the mental health unit, housing change requests, seclusion, suicide precautions, close observation, and observation level changes

DSM-V

Coach and collaborate with site mental health clinical staff

Ensure all mental health clinicians are educated

Work cooperatively with all psychiatric providers

Assist with recruiting efforts for mental health staff

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years. Come join our team of over 4000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to

with the position and location you’re interested in.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

Permanent