Assistant Mental Health Director

NaphCare•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a full-time Assistant Mental Health Director to assist in leading, directing, managing, and evaluating mental health services at the Hillsborough County Jail in Tampa, Florida. The role works under the direct supervision of the Mental Health Director, Health Services Administrator, site Medical Director, and Corporate Mental Health Director. The Assistant Mental Health Director evaluates patients in a variety of settings, performs and documents mental health evaluations, and facilitates treatment processes including admission and discharge from the mental health unit, housing change requests, seclusion, suicide precautions, close observation, and observation-level changes. The role also coordinates and participates in mental health education and training, supports and collaborates with site clinical staff, and works cooperatively with psychiatric providers. NaphCare describes its correctional healthcare teams as supported by management and technology, providing patient-focused care in a secure setting. The company offers continuing education through NetCE and supports employee growth and internal promotion.

Requirements

Hold and maintain a current, unrestricted Florida license as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
Have a valid AHA BLS CPR card.
Have at least 3 years of clinical experience in a mental health care setting.
Knowledge and experience in identifying and treating mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders, discharge planning, principles of social work, basic principles of individual and group behavior, suicide risk assessment, and crisis de-escalation techniques.
Knowledge of DSM-V.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in management and correctional healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in leading, directing, managing, and evaluating mental health services at the facility.
Evaluate patients in a variety of settings.
Perform and document mental health evaluations.
Facilitate patient treatment, including admission to and discharge from the mental health unit, housing change requests, seclusion, suicide precautions, close observation, and observation-level changes.
Coordinate, lead, and participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients.
Coach and collaborate with site mental health clinical staff.
Ensure mental health clinicians are educated.
Work cooperatively with psychiatric providers.
Assist with recruiting efforts for mental health staff.

Benefits

Prescriptions at no cost through the health plan.
Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one.
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services.
100% vested 401(k) and Roth plans with a company contribution beginning on 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 and paid holidays.
Continuing education through NetCE to help employees meet state-specific licensing requirements.