Assistant Behavioral Health Coordinator
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Job Description
Join the VitalCore Team in Florida! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Full Time Assistant Behavioral Health Coordinator at Volusia County Jail in Daytona Beach, Florida!
*Must be independently licensed as a LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Licensed Psychologist in the state of Florida!
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 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 Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Animal/Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
Assistant Behavioral Health Coordinator 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 Minimum Requirements
- Doctorate or Master’s degree in psychology or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Licensed to practice as an LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Licensed Psychologist in the state where services are being delivered.
- 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 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 Coordinatorschedule
- Full Time
- Monday-Friday
- 8 am-5 pm
- Shared on-call responsibility
- Cover other shifts and weekends 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: Correctional Facility, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Corrections, County Jail, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, Psychologist, Counselor, Therapist, LMHC, LCSW, Psychologist, Full Time, PTO, Benefits
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Behavioral Health Coordinator assists in the development, implementation, and clinical supervision of behavioral health services within a correctional facility. They collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance with NCCHC/ACA standards while providing direct therapeutic interventions to the patient population.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate or Master’s degree in psychology or a related field and possess an active, independent license as an LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Psychologist in Florida. Extensive experience in behavioral health services, training, and clinical supervision within a correctional environment is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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