Master's Behavioral Health Clinician – Corrections

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Kelker (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Center

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Colorado Springs seeks a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional to join the El Paso County Jail team. The role is full-time on-site and requires a Master’s level clinician (LMSW/LPC or equivalent) to provide mental health care within a correctional setting.

You will perform risk assessments, coordinate care with medical and mental health staff, discharge planning, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Master’s Level Behavioral Health Clinician with LMSW, LPC, or equivalent.
• 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

• 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 in the Stark County Jail.
• 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.

Skills

Risk assessment

Clinical decision making

Mental health treatment

Discharge planning

Crisis management

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

Licensed LMSW or LPC (or equivalent)

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies in Colorado Springs seeks a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional to join the El Paso County Jail team. The role is full-time on-site and requires a Master’s level clinician (LMSW/LPC or equivalent) to provide mental health care within a correctional setting.

You will perform risk assessments, coordinate care with medical and mental health staff, discharge planning, and documentation.