Behavioral Health Professional - LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Master's Level Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC) at Central MS Correctional Facility in Pearl, Mississippi. Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package? At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
Requirements
- Must be a Licensed, Master’s Level Behavioral Health Clinician who can administer assessments, make clinical decisions, provide Mental Health treatment, and hold any of the following licenses: LSW, LPC or equivalent.
- Co-lead group therapy, one on one therapy, and crisis therapy.
- Graduation from a Master’s level program.
- Minimum of one year employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent.
- MS/MA, MSW, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, PhD
- Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.
- Excellent and timely documentation skills required.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with all other disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.
- Provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and on-going evaluations, and provide consultation to in-house and community services.
- Participate in monthly behavioral health calls, work collaboratively with the medical team to best determine overall treatment for each individual.
- Perform risk assessment of inmates; coordination of care with interdisciplinary team including medical staff, community providers, psychiatric hospitals and corrections; and discharge planning.
- Assist in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.
- Provide the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
- Utilize clinical skills such as prioritizing treatment needs; crisis management; brief clinical interventions including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
- Make independent clinical decisions, while utilizing assistance and supervisory intervention, as needed.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K & Plan Matching
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
