Mental Health Coordinator

Wexford Health Sources; Duffield (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

CEUs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible pay options

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Duffield Regional Jail in Duffield, VA, seeks a Mental Health Coordinator at the bachelor’s level to coordinate mental health services, triage admissions, and ensure continuity of care for incarcerated individuals.

You will work full-time, 8am-4:30pm, weekends off, with a starting pay of $25 per hour, and participate in telepsychiatry clinics, EHR documentation, and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred.
• QMHP credential required.
• CPR certification current.
• At least 1 year clinical experience with forensic clients; familiarity with treatment goals and records.

Responsibilities

• Screening and triaging admissions to identify mental health needs and levels of care.
• Coordinating psychiatric and mental health services, including telepsychiatry and follow-up care.
• Collaborating with healthcare providers, security staff, community agencies, and supervision programs to support continuity of care.
• Connecting patients with services and coordinating discharge planning and community resources.
• Managing patient requests, obtaining prior records, and maintaining documentation in the EHR.
• Protecting confidentiality while supporting case management and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical coordination

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Forensic client experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

QMHP credential

Current CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

POSITION: Mental Health Coordinator-Bachelor's Level

SCHEDULE: Full-time/8am-4:30pm/Weekend off

FACILITY: Duffield Regional Jail

LOCATION: Duffield, VA

PAY RATE: Starting rate at $25.00 hr.

Are you ready to help connect individuals with the mental health care, resources, and support they need both during incarceration and as they return to the community? Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been a leader in correctional healthcare for over 30 years, delivering compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health services to underserved populations. As a Mental Health Coordinator, you'll play an important role in identifying mental health needs, coordinating treatment, and helping ensure continuity of care.

Position Summary

• Screening and triaging new admissions and referrals to identify mental health needs and appropriate levels of care
• Coordinating psychiatric and mental health services, including telepsychiatry clinics, medication needs, and follow-up care
• Collaborating with healthcare providers, security staff, community agencies, and supervision programs to support continuity of care
• Connecting patients with available services and coordinating discharge planning and community-based resources prior to release
• Managing patient requests, obtaining prior health records, and maintaining accurate documentation within the electronic health record
• Protecting patient confidentiality while supporting case management, reporting, and compliance with HIPAA, facility, and company requirements

You’ll go beyond coordinating services. You'll help bridge the gap between incarceration, treatment, and the community so patients have the support they need to move forward.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

• Bachelors Degree - human services field preferred
• QMHP credential
• Current CPR certification
• At least one (1) year prior clinical experience working with forensic clients; familiarity with relevant research literature, clinical assessments, procedures and methods, ability to assess treatment goals and write goal-directed, individualized treatment plans; ability to monitor and document individual behavior patterns and modify treatment plans; familiarity with diagnostic nomenclature outlined in the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Correctional experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your coordination matters here. Your work helps create continuity, stability, and better outcomes.