Behavioral Health Professional - LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC

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 the Reception and Diagnostic Unit (CMCF) in Pearl, Mississippi.

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an 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.

• 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

The Behavioral 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.

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 offer consultation to in‑house and community services.
• Participate in monthly behavioral health calls and collaborate with the medical team to determine overall treatment plans for each individual.
• Perform risk assessments of inmates; coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, including medical staff, community providers, psychiatric hospitals, and corrections; and develop discharge plans.
• 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 skills.
• Make independent clinical decisions while utilizing assistance and supervisory intervention, as needed.

• Graduation from a Master’s level program.
• 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.

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