Mental Health Professional

VitalCore Health Strategies; Norfolk (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Massachusetts is seeking a Part-Time Mental Health Professional (16 hours/week) at Pondville Correctional Center in Norfolk, MA. The role sits on a multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Unit to provide proactive, collaborative patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Behavioral Health and licensure eligibility (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC), with at least one year in a social work setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Behavioral Health required; eligible for LCSW/LICSW/LMHC.
• Minimum of one year employment in a social work capacity in a public or private setting.
• Must pass background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and ongoing evaluations.
• Participate in monthly behavioral health calls with the medical team.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team including medical staff and community providers.
• Assist in planning and implementing program goals and objectives.
• Prepare documentation, records and reports.
• Utilize clinical skills such as prioritizing treatment needs and crisis management.

Skills

Crisis management

CBT

Motivational Interviewing

Documentation

Education

Master's in Behavioral Health

Licensure eligibility (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC)

Tools

CBT

Motivational Interviewing

Job description

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Mental Health Professional

Part Time Professional Norfolk, MA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 13448

Salary Range: $36.00 To $52.00 Hourly

Join the VitalCore Team in Massachusetts! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Part-Time (16 hours/week) Master's Level Mental Health Professional at Pondville Correctional Center in Norfolk, MA.

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCorewe pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS PACKAGE: (for eligible positions only)

• 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
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Professional will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with all other disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Professionals will provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and on-going evaluations, and provide consultation to in-house and community services.
• Participate in monthly behavioral health calls, work collaborative with the medical team to best determine overall treatment for each individual.
• 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 Mental Health Professional assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.
• The Mental Health Professional provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
• The Mental Health Professional utilizes clinical skills such as prioritizing treatment needs; crisis management; brief clinical interventions including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
• Excellent and timely documentation skills required.
• The ideal candidate is able to make independent clinical decisions, while utilizing assistance and supervisory intervention, as needed.

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from a Master’s level program in Behavioral Health services and be eligible for or have a LCSW, LICSW, LMHC.
  • If eligible, you must be on track to obtain licensure.
• 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.

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHEDULE

• Part-Time

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 perspectives.

Keywords: LPC, LSW, Correctional Facility, Behavioral Health, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, LCSW, LCPC, LMSW