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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for Licensed Eligible OR Master’s Level Mental Health Professionals (LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC, or equivalent) for Full-Time and Part-Time, Day Shift and Evening Shift at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC).

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC) 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 (LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a Licensed Eligible or Master’s Level Behavioral Health Clinician, Masters Social Worker (LCSW) who can administer assessments, make clinical decisions, provide Mental Health treatment, and hold any of the following licenses: LCSW, LPC or equivalent. The Behavioral Health Professional co-leads group therapy, one on one therapy, and crisis therapy.
• 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.

• 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.