Mental Health Director - Full Time

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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>NaphCare is hiring an experienced <strong>Mental Health Director </strong>to join our team of medical professionals in the <strong>Pima County Juvenile Detention Center </strong>in<strong> Tucson, Arizona. </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>As the <strong>Correctional Mental Health Director, </strong>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.</p>\n<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<p>The <strong>Mental Health Director </strong>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. 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If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, <strong>we strongly support career advancement within the company. </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><u>NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:</u></strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!</li>\n <li>Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one</li>\n <li>Lowest Cost Benefits!</li>\n <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services</li>\n <li>401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!</li>\n <li>Tuition Assistance</li>\n <li>Referral bonuses</li>\n <li>Term life insurance at no cost to the employee</li>\n <li>Generous paid time off & paid holidays</li>\n <li>Free continuing education and CMEs</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail? </strong><strong>See what our Licensed Counselors do:</strong></p>\n<p>NaphCare - Life as a Mental Health Professional - YouTube </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, <strong>apply directly to the position to initiate the application process</strong>, and I’ll be in touch.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><em>Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran</em></strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Follow Us:</strong> Instagram <strong>|</strong> Facebook <strong>|</strong> LinkedIn <strong>|</strong> Advancing Correctional Healthcare | NaphCare</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>#NCM</p>",
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