Master's Level Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor
About The Position
Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in Mississippi! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for a Master's Level SUD Counselor at Marshall County Correctional Facility in Holly Springs, MS! Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and 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. MASTER'S LEVEL SUD COUNSELOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL) PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 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 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 MASTER'S LEVEL SUD COUNSELOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL) POSITION SUMMARY The Behavioral Health Professional will 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.
Requirements
- Graduation from a Master's level program or higher
- Employment in a clinician/counselor/social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent preferred.
- Must have a substance use certification (i.e., CADC, CAADC) or must be actively working towards attaining a substance use certification and must obtain the certification within two years of hire.
- Individuals who are not certified must be under the direct supervision of a certified clinical supervisor with written documentation of supervision.
Responsibilities
- Professionals will 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 collaborative with the medical team to best determine overall treatment for each individual.
- The Master's Level SUD Counselor performs risk assessment of inmates; coordination of care with interdisciplinary team including medical staff, community providers, psychiatric hospitals and corrections; and discharge planning.
- The Master's Level SUD Counselor assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.
- The Master's Level UD Counselor provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
- The Master's Level SUD Counselor utilizes clinical skills such as prioritizing treatment needs; crisis management; brief clinical interventions including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
- Excellent and timely documentation skills required.
- The ideal candidate is able to 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
- 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
