Behavioral Health Coordinator – Juvenile Detention

VitalCore Health Strategies; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Animal/Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Full-Time Mental Health Coordinator. The role oversees behavioral health delivery, ensuring NCCHC/ACA standards and coordinating with the Regional Manager, Site Administrator, Medical Director, and Psychiatrist.

The position requires a Doctorate or Master’s in Psychology or a related field, with licensure in Kansas or eligibility, and a track record of supervising behavioral health services and leading program development.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed (or license eligible with application pending) to practice psychology or social work in Kansas.
• Satisfactory background investigation report.

Responsibilities

• Acts as point of contact for administrative staff for discussion of treatment programs and problem resolution as needed.
• Coordinates development and revision of policies and procedures for identifying, assessing, and providing required clinical services for inmates.
• Supervises the planning, development and implementation of treatment programs contracted to VitalCore.
• Provides clinical and/or administrative supervision to Behavioral Health Services staff.
• Monitors timely, professional provision of clinical services and assigns on-call duties.
• Ensures programs are integrated and appropriately staffed and provides admin support to psychiatric staff.
• Coordinates the facility’s Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

Education

Doctorate or Master’s degree in Psychology or related field

Licensed to practice psychology or social work in Kansas

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Full-Time Mental Health Coordinator. The role oversees behavioral health delivery, ensuring NCCHC/ACA standards and coordinating with the Regional Manager, Site Administrator, Medical Director, and Psychiatrist.

The position requires a Doctorate or Master’s in Psychology or a related field, with licensure in Kansas or eligibility, and a track record of supervising behavioral health services and leading program development.