Director of Behavioral Health - LCSW or LPCMH

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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare has an opening for a Director of Behavioral Health at South Mississippi Correctional Institute in Leakesville, MS!

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore 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 VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Director of Behavioral Health 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

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Coordinator (BHC) is responsible for the development and implementation, of evidence-based interventions within a correctional facility.

The BHC also provides clinical and/or administrative supervision and monitoring of a behavioral health delivery system with the accreditation standards of the American Correctional Association and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.

The BHC collaborates with the Regional Behavioral Health Director, Site Health Service Administrator, Medical Director, Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatrist to fulfill contractual services.

The BHC is responsible for providing individual- and group-level mental health services, treatment planning, and crisis management to incarcerated persons with the site mental health Unit, infirmary, and restorative housing.

Behavioral Health Coordinator Essential Functions

• Serves an administrative role within the medical unit that involves the development and implementation of individual and group-level interventions.
• Performs administrative duties such as overseeing the implementation of VCHS policies and procedures
• Provides essential quality assurance data to the VCHS Regional and Corporate offices vis-a'-vis the use of electronic medical records
• Supervises the behavior health staff (i. e. qualified behavioral health professionals, substance use disorder counselors, etc)
• Conducts weekly staff meetings and rounds with behavioral health staff
• Attend monthly meetings with VCHS Regional and Corporate administrators
• Collaborates with medical professionals (i. e. nurses, medical doctors, health service administrator, etc.) and security personnel
• Manages behavioral health staff schedules and other assignments

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a graduate level degree (i. e. MA/MS/PhD) in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or a related field.
• Must be independently licensed (i. e., LCSW, LPC, Licensed Psychologist)
• Supervisory and correctional experience preferred.

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: Mental Health Professional, Behavioral Health Professional, MHP, BHP, Corrections, LCSW, LMHC, Correctional Facility #iINDMS

Full-Time, Exempt, 40Hrs/Wk