Behavioral Health Professional (LMSW, LPC, or equivalent)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$99k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

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

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for Full-Time Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (LSW, LPC, LMFT, LMLP or equivalent) at Topeka Correctional Facility in Topeka, Kansas!

Curious about rewarding work within an underserved community with a company that values education and teamwork with great benefits and pay?

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.

Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Qualified Behavioral Health Professional 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
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Qualified Behavioral Health Professional 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.

Qualified Behavioral Health Professional Minimum Requirements

  • Must be a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician who can administer assessments, make clinical decisions, provide Mental Health treatment, and hold any of the following licenses: LMSW, LPC, or equivalent.

Qualified Behavioral Health Professional Essential Functions

  • The Behavioral Health Professional performs risk assessment of inmates; coordination of care with interdisciplinary team including medical staff, community providers, psychiatric hospitals and corrections; and discharge planning.
  • The Behavioral Health Professional assists inmates in planning and implementing treatment goals for the duration of their stay.
  • The Behavioral Health Professional assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.
  • The Behavioral Health Professional provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.

Qualified Behavioral Health Professional Schedule

  • Full-Time

Pay is based on licensure level and years of experience

This is a fast-paced work environment that utilizes clinical skills such as prioritizing treatment needs; crisis management; brief clinical interventions including CBT and Motivational Interviewing. Excellent and timely documentation skills required. The ideal candidate is able to make independent clinical decisions, while utilizing assistance and supervisory intervention, 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: LPC, LCSW, Licensed Social Worker, Social Worker, Social Work, Behavioral Health, LMFT, LMLP

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Professional performs risk assessments, coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams, and manages discharge planning for inmates. They also assist in implementing treatment goals and maintaining accurate clinical records and reports.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed behavioral health clinician, such as an LMSW, LPC, or equivalent. The role requires strong clinical skills in crisis management, brief interventions, and timely documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Care CoordinationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Decision Making

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$83k–$99kSocial Work median $74k (middle half $65k–$83k)317 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$101k in purchasing powerKansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Kansas44 active6,477 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 26% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,525 in the last 30 days1,439 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,407 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About VitalCore Health Strategies

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

Benefits & Perks

Holiday pay
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection

Living in Topeka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$205k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,249/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Topeka, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.