Behavioral Health Professional - LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC

Overview

Join the Vital Core Team in Mississippi! Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional health care, has an opening for a Master s Level Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC) at Walnut Grove Correctional Facility in Walnut Grove, Mississippi.

Be part of a team that emphasizes compassionate, dedicated service and a positive work environment that values respect and appreciation for staff. We offer competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package.

• Holiday Pay (New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, 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

The Behavioral Health Professional will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.

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: LSW, LPC or equivalent. The Behavioral Health Professional co-leads group therapy, one-on-one therapy, and crisis therapy.

• Full-Time

• Provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and ongoing evaluations, and provide consultation to in-house and community services.
• Participate in monthly behavioral health calls and collaborate with the medical team to determine overall treatment for each individual.
• Perform risk assessment of inmates; coordinate care with the 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, and brief clinical interventions including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
• Maintain excellent and timely documentation.

• Graduation from a Master’s level program.
• Minimum of one year of employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent.
• Must pass a satisfactory background investigation.

Vital Core Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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