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VitalCore Health Strategies
Charlotte, North Carolina

Assistant Behavioral Health Coordinator (LCMHC or LCSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85K–$87K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Join the VitalCore Team in North Carolina! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for an Assistant Mental Health Coordinator at Mecklenburg County Detention Center North in Charlotte, North Carolina!!! (This position will be filled by an LCMHC, LCSW or equivalent).

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.

Assistant Behavioral Health Coordinator (Lcmhc, LCSW) 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
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending 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

Assistant Behavioral Health Coordinator (Lcmhc, LCSW) Position Summary

The Associate Behavioral Health Coordinator is responsible in aiding the BH Coordinator with the development, implementation, clinical and/or administrative supervision, and monitoring of a Behavioral Health delivery system meeting NCCHC/ACA standards.

The Associate Behavioral Health Coordinator aids in the work with the regional Manager, Site Administrator, Medical Director, and Psychiatrist to coordinate total contract services.

The Associate Behavioral Health Coordinator will be involved in working with all disciplines to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population.

Assistant Behavioral Health Coordinator (Lcmhc, LCSW) Minimum Requirements

  • Doctorate or Master’s degree in psychology or related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Licensed (or license eligible with application pending) to practice psychology or social work in the state where services are being delivered (LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent).
  • Satisfactory background investigation report.
  • Extensive experience in behavioral health services, training, and supervision.
  • Must possess strong clinical leadership and interpersonal skills within the correctional environment.
  • Must possess familiarity with regional BH resources and networks.
  • Must possess solid grasp of VitalCore Policies and Form

Assistant Behavioral Health Coordinator (Lcmhc, LCSW) Essential Functions

  • Collaborates with the Coordinator in supervising and planning the development and implementation of treatment programs contracted to VitalCore.
  • Collaborates with the Coordinator in providing clinical and/or administrative supervision to staff of Behavioral Health Services.
  • Collaborates with the Coordinator in monitoring the efforts of behavioral health services to ensure clinical services are being provided in a timely, professional manner.
  • Performs individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate
  • Performs specific psychiatric social service work on the Behavioral Health unit of a correctional facility.
  • Participates in and conducts in-service programs, as well as assists in the orientation of new staff.
  • Assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs/projects. May direct special projects as requested.
  • Provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records, and reports.
  • Attends training and meetings as required.
  • Assists in coordinating the facility’s Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program.

Assistant Behavioral Health Coordinator (Lcmhc, LCSW) Schedule

  • Full -Time

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, Correctional Facility, Behavioral Health, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker,

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Behavioral Health Coordinator assists in the development, implementation, and supervision of behavioral health delivery systems within a correctional facility. They collaborate with leadership to ensure clinical services meet NCCHC/ACA standards while providing direct therapeutic interventions to the patient population.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctorate degree in psychology or a related field and possess a valid license such as LCMHC, LCSW, or LMFT. Extensive experience in behavioral health services, clinical supervision, and familiarity with correctional environments is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPsychiatric Social WorkStaff TrainingCase ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCrisis Intervention

Behavioral Health — Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 15% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in licensed clinical social worker (lcsw)ranked against 2,010 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$85k–$87kLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $74k (middle half $58k–$80k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$92k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All licensed clinical social worker (lcsw) listings in North Carolina221 active6,921 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 15% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNorth Carolina social worker listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 3% offer loan repayment221 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings810 in the last 30 days485 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,010 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. North Carolina figures use all licensed clinical social worker (lcsw)s: too few North Carolina Behavioral Health postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Behavioral Health Coordinator (LCMHC or LCSW) at VitalCore Health Strategies a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About VitalCore Health Strategies

Hospitals and Health Care
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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Holiday Pay
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$352k
Typical market rent
$1,729/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.