Behavioral Health Professional (LMSW, LPC, or equivalent)
Listed compensation
$34-$36/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join the VitalCore Team in Kansas! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!
VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for Full-Time Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (LSW, LPC, LMFT, LMLP or equivalent) at New Century Adult Detention Center in New Century, Kansas!
Curious about rewarding work within an underserved community with a company that values education and teamwork with great benefits and pay?
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
Drug Screen and Background Check Required
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional Benefits Package
- 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
- 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
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Professional will be involved in working with all disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population.
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional Minimum Requirements
- Must be a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician who can administer assessments, make clinical decisions, provide Mental Health treatment, and hold any of the following licenses: LMSW, LPC, or equivalent.
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional Essential Functions
- 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 Behavioral Health Professional assists inmates in planning and implementing treatment goals for the duration of their stay.
- The Behavioral Health Professional assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.
- The Behavioral Health Professional provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional Schedule
- Full-Time - Days (Sunday-Thursday)
- Pay Rate- $34-$36 days depending on experience.
This is a fast-paced work environment that 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.
VitalCore 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.
Keywords: LPC, LCSW, Licensed Social Worker, Social Worker, Social Work, Behavioral Health, LMFT, LMLP
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Professional performs risk assessments, coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams, and manages discharge planning for inmates. They are responsible for implementing treatment goals and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid license as an LMSW, LPC, or equivalent. The role requires the ability to make independent clinical decisions and provide effective mental health interventions in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Professional (LMSW, LPC, or equivalent) at VitalCore Health Strategies a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,532 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 16% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in social work | ranked against 6,532 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $71k–$75k | Social Work median $65k (middle half $52k–$83k)255 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$81k in purchasing power | Kansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Kansas | 48 active | 6,599 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% remote · 16% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US social worker listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,537 in the last 30 days | 1,436 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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