Behavioral Health Professional
Listed compensation
$35-$37/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Join the VitalCore Team in Wisconsin! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a PRN Master's Level Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC, or equivalent) at Outagamie County Jail in Appleton, Wisconsin!
Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?
Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare?
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate and 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.
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.
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 LCSW, LPC, or equivalent.
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 of a Juvenile Detention Facility.
* 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
SCHEDULE
* PRN
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, LSW, Correctional Facility, Behavioral Health, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC, therapist, counselor, mental health, behavioral health, Appleton, WI, Wisconsin, Appleton
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Professional provides individual and group therapeutic interventions and performs administrative consults for specialized social services. They also assist in planning program goals and objectives while maintaining necessary documentation and records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess a valid license such as LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, or LPC. The role requires the ability to perform clinical assessments and make treatment decisions within a correctional facility setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Professional at VitalCore Health Strategies a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends