Behavioral Health Coordinator

Overview

Join the Vital Core Team in Michigan! Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Behavioral Health Coordinator at Calhoun County Jail in Battle Creek, Michigan. At Vital Core we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how Vital Core Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

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

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

• Acts as point of contact for administrative staff for discussion of treatment 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.
• Supervises the planning, development and implementation of treatment programs contracted to Vital Core.
• Provides clinical and/or administrative supervision to staff of Behavioral Health Services.
• Monitors efforts of Behavioral Health Services to ensure clinical services are being provided in a timely, professional manner. Provides and assigns clinical on-call duties.
• Ensures treatment programs contracted are integrated and appropriately staffed.
• Provides administrative support to psychiatric staff.
• Coordinates the facility’s Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

• Master’s level Social Worker or Counselor with Independent license
• Fully licensed to practice Social Work in the state of Michigan
• Satisfactory background investigation report.

Vital Core 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.