Mental Health Director

Mental Health Director

Location

US-NJ-North Brunswick

ID

2025-24989

Category

Mental Health

Position Type

Full-Time

Recruiter : Email

melissa.miller@naphcare.com

Overview

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Licensed Psychologist for our Mental Health Director to join our team of medical professionals in the Middlesex County Jail in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

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.

Pay rates vary based on shift, site needs, and experience and range from $72.29 to $76.10. Shift and hours vary based on coverage needs and can be discussed upon interview.

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

Must possess an active BLS / CPR Certification (AHA preferred)

Physical Capabilities :

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

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 :

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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