Senior Director, Forensic Mental Health Programs

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.

The Senior Director, FMHPs , will 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).

The position will serve as a subject matter expert for existing and new programs.

The Senior Director partners with our facility and local system as well as state partners for successful outcomes.

may include policy and procedure development, quality assurance, personnel management, and periodic (from time to time) onsite program direct support and oversight.

Travel including extended travel (within reason) is expected and routine for onsite program planning, launches, transitions, and oversight.

The position leads NaphCare’s FMHPs with an accountable, solution-focused, innovative, and collaborative “One NaphCare” approach.

• The ideal candidate shall have 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
• Must have 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
• Must have knowledge of, and experience with, clinical program development and evaluation
• Must have experience leading and managing large staff teams across multidisciplinary roles
• Must have advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related programs

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.

• 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

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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