Behavioral Health Professional - LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC

VitalCore Health Strategies; Walnut Grove (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Mississippi seeks a Master's Level Behavioral Health Professional to join their team at the Walnut Grove Correctional Facility. This role involves crisis stabilization, conducting assessments, and providing mental health treatment. Candidates must possess relevant licenses and have experience working in behavioral health settings. Benefits include competitive pay, bonuses, and extensive health coverage, aiming to create a supportive work environment that values employees' contributions.

Qualifications

• Licensed, Master’s Level Behavioral Health Clinician.
• Experience in providing mental health treatment.
• Ability to administer assessments and make clinical decisions.
• Ability to administer assessments and provide mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis stabilization and conduct evaluations.
• Collaborate with the medical team for treatment determination.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Co-lead group therapy and conduct individual therapy; implement CBT and motivational interviewing.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

Crisis management

Clinical decision-making

Treatment planning

Group therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Master's level degree

Job description

Overview

Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! 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 Walnut Grove Correctional Facility in Walnut Grove, Mississippi.

Be part of a team that emphasizes compassionate, dedicated service and a positive work environment that values respect and appreciation for staff. We offer competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package.

Behavioral Health Professional Package

• Holiday Pay (New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, 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

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Professional will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.

Minimum 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. The Behavioral Health Professional co-leads group therapy, one-on-one therapy, and crisis therapy.

Schedule

• Full-Time

Essential Functions

• Provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and ongoing evaluations, and provide consultation to in-house and community services.
• Participate in monthly behavioral health calls and collaborate with the medical team to determine overall treatment for each individual.
• Perform risk assessment of inmates; coordinate care with the 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.
• Prepare necessary documentation, records, and reports.
• Utilize clinical skills such as prioritizing treatment needs, crisis management, and brief clinical interventions including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
• Maintain excellent and timely documentation.

Education, Certifications, and Experience

• Graduation from a Master’s level program.
• Minimum of one year of employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent.
• Must pass a satisfactory background investigation.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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