Behavioral Health Director

Naphcare, Inc.

Wetumpka (AL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K and company contributions

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a Behavioral Health Director for the Alabama Department of Corrections - Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka, AL. The role oversees clinical staff, ensures regulatory compliance, manages budgets, and partners with medical and correctional teams to deliver patient-centered care in a secure setting.

The position requires a master’s degree in a related field, Alabama licensure, and clinical leadership experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
Active, unrestricted licensure as a relevant professional in Alabama (LCSW/LCMHC/LMFT/LMHP/LISW).
Active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred).
Minimum 5+ years of progressive behavioral health leadership experience, including clinical and administrative roles.
Strong leadership, budgetary analysis, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Defines department goals, develops policies, and oversees daily operations to improve mental health services.
Oversees treatment services, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and high standards of care.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and conducts risk management.
Directs recruitment, hiring, training, and performance evaluation of clinical staff.
Prepares, manages, and oversees the department budget and ensures financial viability.
Collaborates with medical, mental health, and correctional staff to enhance patient care in a secure environment.
Monitors compliance with site-specific and company policies, ACA, and NCCHC standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Operational oversight

Compliance

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Active licensure in Alabama (LCSW/LCMHC/LMFT/LMHP/LISW)

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

Behavioral Health Director

Location

US-AL-Wetumpka

2026-31240

Category

Mental Health

Position Type

Full-Time

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Behavioral Health Director to join our team of medical and mental health professionals in the Alabama Department of Corrections - Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka, Alabama.

As a Behavioral Health Director, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical and mental health professionals to ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, supervise multidisciplinary clinical staff, and develop community partnerships to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged. 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

Defines department goals, develops policies, and oversees daily operations to improve mental health services.
Oversees treatment services, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and high standards of care.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as accreditation standards. Investigates critical incidents and manages risks.
Directs recruitment, hiring, training, and performance evaluation of clinical staff (social workers, counselors, therapists).
Prepares, manages, and oversees the department budget and ensures financial viability.
Collaborating with medical, mental health and correctional staff to enhance quality patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment
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

Education

A master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field
Holds an active, unrestricted licensure as a (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, etc.) in Alabama
Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)

Has a minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in behavioral health, including clinical and administrative leadership in a mental health care or acute care setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred
Strong leadership, budgetary analysis, interpersonal, and communication skills
Effective communication skills 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: