Mental Health Coordinator

VitalCore Health Strategies; Shirley (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

EAP & Discounts

401K

PTO

Annual Bonus

Medical Dental Vision

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Shirley, MA seeks a Full-Time Mental Health Coordinator to lead behavioral health services in MA DOC Secure Treatment Units. You will coordinate clinical and administrative supervision, ensure NCCHC/ACA standards, and work with Medical Director and Psychiatrist to align contract services.

Requirements: Master's in Psychology or Social Work, active LICSW or LMHC license in MA, fluent English, teamwork mindset.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English language, including reading and writing.
• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed to practice behavioral health services in the state (LICSW or LMHC required).

Responsibilities

• Acts as point of contact for administrative staff for discussion of treatment unit programs and problem resolution.
• Coordinates development and revision of policies and procedures for identification, assessment, and provision of clinical services for inmates in Secure Treatment Units.
• Supervises the planning, development and implementation of contracted treatment programs.
• Provides clinical and/or administrative supervision to Behavioral Health Services staff within Secure Treatment Units.
• Monitors efforts to ensure timely, professional clinical services.
• Provides and assigns clinical on-call duties.
• Delivers direct clinical services including individual and group treatment and crisis intervention.
• Ensures programs are integrated and appropriately staffed.
• Provides administrative support to behavioral health staff.
• Coordinates with the facility's Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program.
• Attends training and meetings as required.
• Maintains proficiency with EHR and clinical documentation systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Licensure: LICSW or LMHC

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Full-Time Mental Health Coordinator at MCI-Shirley in Shirley, MA!

Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!

Wages are competitive and based on experience!

BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO (for eligible positions):

• 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 Day
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Join our team and experience first-hand how VCHS is leading the pack in the correctional healthcare industry and help us to make a difference in this field!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, clinical and/or administrative supervision, and monitoring of a Behavioral Health services delivery system in MA DOC Secure Treatment Units meeting NCCHC/ACA standards. The Mental HealthCoordinator works with the Regional Manager, Site Administrator, Medical Director, and Psychiatrist to coordinate total contract services in MA DOC Secure Treatment Units

SCHEDULE

• Full Time

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, and must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information. Must be a supportive team member, who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept. Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCES

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed to practice behavioral health services in the state where services are being delivered (LICSW or LMHC required).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

• Acts as point of contact for administrative staff for discussion of treatment unit programs and problem resolution as needed.
• Coordinates development and revision of policies and procedures for the identification, assessment, and provision of required clinical services for inmates housed in Secure Treatment Units.
• Supervises the planning, development and implementation of treatment programs contracted to VitalCore.
• Provides clinical and/or administrative supervision to staff of Behavioral Health Services within Secure Treatment Units.
• Monitors efforts of Behavioral Health Services in Secure Treatment Units to ensure clinical services are being provided in a timely, professional manner.
• Provides and assigns clinical on-call duties.
• Provides direct clinical services including individual and group treatment, crisis intervention, as well as providing shadowing and mentor opportunities to front-line clinical staff.
• Ensures treatment programs contracted are integrated and appropriately staffed.
• Provides administrative support to behavioral health staff.
• Coordinates with the facility’s Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program.
• Attends training and meetings as required.
• Maintain proficiency with all software required for the position, and more specifically, clinical documentation in the designated electronic health record system.
• Other duties as assigned.

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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 perspective