Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Job Description
VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a PRN Licensed Counselor for Calhoun County Jail in Battle Creek, Michigan!
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Wages are competitive and based on experience!
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.
Mental Health Counselor Position Summary
The Mental Health Counselor will be involved in working with all disciplines on the Mental Health Unit to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population.
Mental Health Counselor Minimum Requirements
Must be a Licensed, Master’s Level Behavioral Health Clinician who can assess and make treatment decisions and provide Mental Health treatment including LMHC, LCSW, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist.
Mental Health Counselor Schedule
* PRN
Essential Functions
* The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
* The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs administrative consults for specialized social services as determined by the specific needs of the Institution.
* The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs specific psychiatric social service work on the Behavioral Health Unit
* The Licensed Mental Health Counselor assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. May direct special projects as requested.
* The Licensed Mental Health Counselor participates in and conducts in-service programs, as well as assists in the orientation of new staff and provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
* The Licensed Mental Health Counselor attends training and meetings as required
We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
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: LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, corrections, detention center, health care, counselor, mental health
PRN
Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs individual and group therapeutic interventions while working with multidisciplinary teams in a correctional setting. They also conduct administrative consults, manage psychiatric social service tasks, and assist in the implementation of program goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's level license such as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or be a Licensed Psychologist. The role requires the ability to assess patients, make treatment decisions, and provide professional mental health services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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