Impactful Correctional BH Clinician (LCSW) – Charlotte, NC

VitalCore Health Strategies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in North Carolina is seeking a Licensed Master’s Level Behavioral Health Professional for the Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte. This full-time position requires licensure in North Carolina (LCSW or LCMHC preferred; LCSW-A/LCMHC-A considered) and involves direct clinical work in a correctional setting.

The Behavioral Health Professional provides crisis stabilization, accepts intakes, conducts evaluations, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and ongoing evaluations.
• Co-lead group therapy, one-on-one therapy, and crisis therapy with the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform risk assessment of inmates and coordinate care with medical staff, community providers and psychiatric hospitals.
• Assist in planning and implementing program goals and discharge planning.
• Prepare necessary documentation, records and reports in a timely manner.
• Utilize CBT and Motivational Interviewing as part of treatment.

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies in North Carolina is seeking a Licensed Master’s Level Behavioral Health Professional for the Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte. This full-time position requires licensure in North Carolina (LCSW or LCMHC preferred; LCSW-A/LCMHC-A considered) and involves direct clinical work in a correctional setting.

The Behavioral Health Professional provides crisis stabilization, accepts intakes, conducts evaluations, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team