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Mental Health Clinical Director (Psy.D or Ph.D)

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Naphcare, Inc.

Buckeye, AZ (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/19/2026

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Job Description

Overview NaphCare is hiring an experienced Mental Health Director(Psy.

D or Ph.D) to join our team of medical professionals in the ASPC - Lewis in Buckeye, AZ. 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. Responsibilities The 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 Qualifications Experience / Requirements / Qualifications /
Skills Required:
Psy.

D or Ph.D Has an active and unrestricted psychologist license in Arizona 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? 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: NaphCare - Life as a Mental Health Professional - YouTube 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.
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