Mental Health Coordinator

VitalCore Health Strategies • Shirley, MA

7h • $104,000 - $114,000 • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Full-Time Mental Health Coordinator at MCI-Shirley in Shirley, MA! Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies! Wages are competitive and based on experience!

Requirements

• Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, and must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Must be a supportive team member, who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed to practice behavioral health services in the state where services are being delivered (LICSW or LMHC required).

Responsibilities

• Acts as point of contact for administrative staff for discussion of treatment unit programs and problem resolution as needed.
• Coordinates development and revision of policies and procedures for the identification, assessment, and provision of required clinical services for inmates housed in Secure Treatment Units.
• Supervises the planning, development and implementation of treatment programs contracted to VitalCore.
• Provides clinical and/or administrative supervision to staff of Behavioral Health Services within Secure Treatment Units.
• Monitors efforts of Behavioral Health Services in Secure Treatment Units to ensure clinical services are being provided in a timely, professional manner.
• Provides and assigns clinical on-call duties.
• Provides direct clinical services including individual and group treatment, crisis intervention, as well as providing shadowing and mentor opportunities to front-line clinical staff.
• Ensures treatment programs contracted are integrated and appropriately staffed.
• Provides administrative support to behavioral health staff.
• Coordinates with the facility’s Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program.
• Attends training and meetings as required.
• Maintain proficiency with all software required for the position, and more specifically, clinical documentation in the designated electronic health record system.
• Other duties as assigned.

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
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level