Mental Health Professional
Mental Health Professional Position Summary
The Mental Health Professional will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with all other disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.
Mental Health Professional Essential Functions
- Provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and on-going evaluations, and provide consultation to in-house and community services.
- Participate in monthly behavioral health calls, work collaboratively with the medical team to best determine overall treatment for each individual.
- Perform risk assessment of inmates; coordinate care with interdisciplinary team including medical staff, community providers, psychiatric hospitals and corrections; and discharge planning.
- Assist in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.
- Provide necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
- Utilize clinical skills such as prioritizing treatment needs; crisis management; brief clinical interventions including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
- Excellent and timely documentation skills required.
- Co-leads group therapy, one on one therapy, and crisis therapy.
Mental Health Professional Minimum Requirements
- Must be a licensed eligible or a Master’s Level Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker (LICSW or LCSW) who can administer assessments, make clinical decisions, provide Mental Health treatment, and hold any of the following licenses: LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC.
- Graduate from a Master’s level program.
- Minimum of one year employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent.
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
- 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
Schedule
- Full-Time Day Shift
- Full-Time Evening Shift
About the Role
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for Full-Time Mental Health Professionals (LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC) at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) in Lancaster, MA!
Qualifications
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.
Skills
The ideal candidate is able to make independent clinical decisions, while utilizing assistance and supervisory intervention, as needed.
Benefits
Mental Health Professional Benefits Package (for eligible positions): Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 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.
Pay
Competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package.
Schedule
Full-Time Day Shift, Full-Time Evening Shift.