Mental Health Director

Naphcare, Inc.•North Brunswick, NJ

2d•$72 - $76•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Licensed Psychologist to serve as Mental Health Director at the Middlesex County Jail in North Brunswick, New Jersey. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced psychologist who is ready to combine clinical expertise with program leadership in a unique healthcare environment. As the Mental Health Director, you will oversee the facility’s mental health program, provide clinical guidance and support to the mental health team, and collaborate with medical and correctional professionals to ensure patients receive high-quality, coordinated mental health care. You’ll have the opportunity to lead and develop mental health services while continuing to make a direct impact on a diverse patient population with complex behavioral health needs.

Requirements

Licensed Psychologist (PhD in Psychology required) with active, unrestricted professional licensure in the state of New Jersey.
Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
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
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

Nice To Haves

correctional healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides clinical and operational leadership for the facility’s mental health program while ensuring patients receive quality care that protects their rights, dignity, and health.
Oversees mental health services, supports and develops clinical staff, coordinates patient care, and helps ensure compliance with applicable clinical and correctional healthcare standards.
Developing, implementing, and overseeing mental health programs and services
Providing clinical leadership and guidance to the facility’s mental health team
Performing and documenting mental health evaluations and ensuring accurate and timely clinical documentation
Facilitating treatment related to admission and discharge from the mental health unit, housing changes, seclusion, suicide precautions, close observation, and observation-level changes
Demonstrating knowledge of DSM-5 criteria
Collaborating with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, medical professionals, and correctional staff to ensure coordinated patient care
Managing mental health staff, including training and development, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding
Developing and managing program budgets and utilizing resources effectively
Responding to mental health crises and providing immediate clinical support and stabilization
Participating in educational and training activities related to mental health care
Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, including applicable ACA and NCCHC standards