Director of Behavioral Health - LCSW or LPCMH

Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare has an opening for a Director of Behavioral Health at South Mississippi Correctional Institute in Leakesville, MS! Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package? At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, 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.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• Serves an administrative role within the medical unit that involves the development and implementation of individual and group-level interventions.
• Performs administrative duties such as overseeing the implementation of VCHS policies and procedures
• Provides essential quality assurance data to the VCHS Regional and Corporate offices vis-a'-vis the use of electronic medical records
• Supervises the behavior health staff (i.e. qualified behavioral health professionals, substance use disorder counselors, etc)
• Conducts weekly staff meetings and rounds with behavioral health staff
• Attend monthly meetings with VCHS Regional and Corporate administrators
• Collaborates with medical professionals (i.e. nurses, medical doctors, health service administrator, etc.) and security personnel
• Manages behavioral health staff schedules and other assignments

Requirements

• Must have a graduate level degree (i.e. MA/MS/PhD) in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or a related field.
• Must be independently licensed (i.e., LCSW, LPC, Licensed Psychologist)
• Supervisory and correctional experience preferred.