Master's Level Behavioral Health Professional

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Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Master’s Level Mental Health Professional at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in Woodville, MS.

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package?

At Vital Core we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated 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.

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

Must be a licensed Master’s level behavioral health clinician who can administer assessments, make clinical decisions, provide mental health treatment, and hold any of the following licenses or be license eligible: CMHC, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, ACMHC, ALMFT, CSW or equivalent. The Behavioral Health Professional co‑leads group therapy, one‑on‑one therapy, and crisis therapy.

• Provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and ongoing evaluations, and provide consultation to in‑house and community services.
• Participate in monthly behavioral health calls and work collaboratively with the medical team to determine the best overall treatment for each individual.
• Perform risk assessment of inmates; coordinate care with interdisciplinary team including medical staff, community providers, psychiatric hospitals and corrections; and discharge planning.
• Assist in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.
• Prepare necessary documentation, records and reports.
• Utilize 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.

• Graduation from a Master’s level program in a behavioral health related field.
• 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.

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.