Mental Health Director

Mental Health Director Location US-OH-Dayton ID 2026-32980 Category Mental Health Position Type Full-Time Overview NaphCare is seeking an experienced Mental Health Director to lead our mental health services at the Montgomery County Jail in Dayton, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for an independently licensed mental health professional who is ready to combine clinical expertise with leadership and make a meaningful impact within a unique and underserved patient population. As the Mental Health Director, you will provide clinical and operational leadership for the facility's mental health program, oversee and support the mental health team, and collaborate closely with medical providers, correctional leadership, and other multidisciplinary partners. You will help ensure patients receive timely, compassionate, and evidence-based behavioral healthcare while maintaining high standards for clinical quality, documentation, compliance, and patient safety. If you are an experienced behavioral health professional looking for an opportunity to lead a team, strengthen clinical programming, and help shape the delivery of mental healthcare within a correctional setting, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities The Mental Health Director provides leadership and oversight for the facility's mental health program while supporting the delivery of high-quality behavioral healthcare. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: - Providing clinical and operational leadership for mental health services within the facility - Leading, supporting, and developing mental health staff, including participation in recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management - Conducting and overseeing mental health assessments, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and continuity of care - Providing clinical guidance and consultation for complex behavioral health cases - Overseeing crisis intervention, suicide prevention, observation levels, housing considerations, and other behavioral health interventions - Collaborating with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, medical providers, nursing staff, and correctional leadership to coordinate patient care - Supporting admission, discharge, and reentry planning for patients receiving mental health services - Developing, implementing, and evaluating mental health programs and services based on the needs of the patient population - Ensuring accurate and timely clinical documentation and adherence to applicable DSM-5 criteria - Monitoring program quality, clinical outcomes, staffing needs, and utilization of resources - Ensuring compliance with company policies, facility requirements, and applicable ACA and NCCHC standards - Promoting a collaborative, supportive environment focused on quality care, professional development, and positive patient outcomes Qualifications Experience / Requirements / Qualifications Master's prepared degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field Has an active, unrestricted license in state (LMSW-C, LPC, LMSW) Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association required) 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 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 psychotr