Mental Health Coordinator - Corrections Leader

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Animal/Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Discc

401K

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Full-Time Mental Health Coordinator at the Otero County Detention Center in Alamogordo, NM. The role focuses on developing and supervising a behavioral health delivery system, coordinating with site leadership, medical staff, and psychiatry to ensure compliant, quality care for detainees.

The position requires a psychology degree, NM licensure (or eligibility), and a background check.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed (or license eligible with application pending) to practice psychology or social work in the state of New Mexico.
• Satisfactory background investigation report.
• Independent/clinical masters level behavioral health clinician.
• Standard licensures for this role such as, LCSW, LPC, LCMFT.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, supervise and monitor a Behavioral Health delivery system meeting NCCHC/ACA standards.
• Coordinate with Regional Manager, Site Administrator, Medical Director, and Psychiatrist to coordinate total contract services.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision within the behavioral health program.
• Contribute to ensuring alignment with regulatory and contractual requirements.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Behavioral health

Supervision

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Psychology

Licensed in NM or license-eligible

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Full-Time Mental Health Coordinator at the Otero County Detention Center in Alamogordo, NM. The role focuses on developing and supervising a behavioral health delivery system, coordinating with site leadership, medical staff, and psychiatry to ensure compliant, quality care for detainees.

The position requires a psychology degree, NM licensure (or eligibility), and a background check.