Mental Health Director

NaphCare, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) and Roth with company contrib.

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Paid time off & paid holidays

Continuing education (CME)

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Mental Health Director to join our team at the Forsyth County Jail in Winston-Salem, NC.

You will supervise clinical activities, provide individual and group therapy, and collaborate with security and medical staff to ensure high-quality mental health care for residents. This role demands licensed mental health professionals with strong leadership, DSM knowledge, and experience in correctional settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• Active, unrestricted licensure as a mental health professional (e.g., LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW) in the state.
• Active BLS CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Minimum 3 years' administrative/management and clinical experience in mental health care; correctional healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of DSM-V/ DSM-V-TR criteria and psychotropic medications; strong communications and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform mental health evaluations and document progress notes and treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy and develop educational materials.
• Coordinate with security and healthcare staff to ensure quality care.
• Maintain case files, prepare reports, and participate in hearings.
• Monitor compliance with site policies and ACA/ NCCHC standards.
• Lead continuous education and training for staff and patients.

Skills

Active licensure

BLS CPR certification

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

Master's degree in counseling/psychology

Job description

Mental Health Director

Location: US-NC-Winston-Salem

ID: 2026-29852

Category: Mental Health

Overview

NaphCare is seeking to hire an Assistant Mental Health Director to join our team of medical professionals in the Forsyth County Jail in Winston Salem, N.C.

As a Correctional Assistant Mental Health Director, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to ensure counseling and mental health care is provided to the individuals in residence while assisting in maintaining clinical and administrative activities for mental health clinicians within the facility. 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

The Assistant Mental Health Director is responsible for providing individual and group therapy, conducting assessments, and collaborating with other staff to ensure the receive quality care that protects their rights, dignity and health. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

• Performing and documenting mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes, individual treatment plans, addressing criminogenic needs and promoting positive behavioral change to prepare residents for release
• Participating in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff
• Demonstrative knowledge of DSM-V / DSM-V-TR criteria
• Documenting and managing case files, patient progress, preparing reports, and participating in hearings
• Initiating and/or participating in patient education and treatment programs, such as developing educational materials and providing group therapy
• 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

• A master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field
• Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted licensure as a (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, etc.) in STATE
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association required)
• Has a minimum of 3 years' progressive administrative/management and clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred
• 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
• Effective communications 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

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

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran