Behavioral Health Professional (LMSW, LPC, or equivalent)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Norton (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Behavioral Health Professional at Norton Correction Facility in Norton, Kansas. The role requires licensure as LMSW, LPC, or equivalent and involves working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver mental health assessments and treatment to inmates.

Pay is determined by licensure level and experience, with a full-time schedule. The employer emphasizes equal opportunity and a supportive work environment within correctional healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician capable of administering assessments and providing mental health treatment.
• Experience with risk assessment of inmates and discharge planning is required.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams within a correctional healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessment of inmates and coordinate care with medical staff and other providers.
• Discharge planning and documentation for patient treatment plans.
• Assist in planning and implementing program goals and clinical objectives.

Skills

Assessment

Clinical decisions

Mental Health treatment

LMSW/LPC license

Education

Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician (LMSW/LPC or equivalent)

Job description

Behavioral Health Professional (LMSW, LPC, or equivalent)

VitalCore Health Strategies Norton, Kansas, United States

About this position

Join the VitalCore Team in Kansas! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for Full-Time Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (LSW, LPC, LMFT, LMLP or equivalent) at Norton Correction Facility in Norton, Kansas!

Curious about rewarding work within an underserved community with a company that values education and teamwork with great benefits and pay?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical 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.

Drug Screen and Background Check Required

QUALIFIED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALBENEFITS PACKAGE:

• 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 DayMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive BonusDependent Care Flexible Spending Account

QUALIFIED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALPOSITION SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health Professional will be involved in working with all disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population.

QUALIFIED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician who can administer assessments, make clinical decisions, provide Mental Health treatment, and hold any of the following licenses: LMSW, LPC, or equivalent.

QUALIFIED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The Behavioral Health Professional performs risk assessment of inmates; coordination of care with interdisciplinary team including medical staff, community providers, psychiatric hospitals and corrections; and discharge planning.The Behavioral Health Professional assists inmates in planning and implementing treatment goals for the duration of their stay. The Behavioral Health Professional assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.The Behavioral Health Professional provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.

QUALIFIED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHEDULE:

• Full-Time

Pay is based on licensure level and years of experience

This is a fast-paced work environment that 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.

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

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