Senior Director, Forensic Mental Health Programs
About The Position
NaphCare has an exciting leadership opportunity for a Senior Director of clinical operations within our Forensic Mental Health Programs (FMHP) department. The FMPH provides empirically informed, state-of-the-art behavioral healthcare to specialized populations within our partner jail and secure facilities nationwide. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Forensic Mental Health Programs and is aligned with NaphCare’s headquarters and corporate clinical structure as a remote position. Opportunities for reimbursement for licensure, continuing education, and mentorship are available. Potential opportunities for professional papers and presentations are also available, as desired.
Requirements
- At least 3 years’ experience developing, evaluating, and/or leading programs specializing in behavioral healthcare of persons living with serious mental illness, intellectual and/or neurocognitive disability, substance use disorders, and/or in need of forensic treatment and/or assessment (competency to stand trial; risk reduction).
- Experience in correctional or secure setting is required.
- Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (PhD) or Psychology (PsyD), or Licensed Clinician (e.g., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Professional Counselor; etc.).
- Active, unrestricted licensure in at least one state within the United States, license eligible in other states without restriction, and willingness to seek licensure interjurisdictionally.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, evidenced-based and/or empirically informed behavioral health assessments and treatments for those with serious mental illness, neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders, and substance use disorders, ideally in a correctional and/or secure setting.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, clinical program development and evaluation.
- Experience leading and managing large staff teams across multidisciplinary roles.
- Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related programs.
Nice To Haves
- Potential opportunities for professional papers and presentations are also available, as desired.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of various behavioral health and forensic programs (e.g., competency to stand trial evaluation and restoration; risk management and rehabilitation for those adjudged not criminally responsible; holistic substance use disorder recovery programs; mental health stabilization programs for specialized populations).
- Serve as a subject matter expert for existing and new programs.
- Partner with our facility and local system as well as state partners for successful outcomes.
- Policy and procedure development, quality assurance, personnel management, and periodic (from time to time) onsite program direct support and oversight.
- Lead NaphCare’s FMHPs with an accountable, solution-focused, innovative, and collaborative “One NaphCare” approach.
Benefits
- Reimbursement for licensure
- Reimbursement for continuing education
- Mentorship opportunities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
