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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Master's Level Mental Health Professional at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS!

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and 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.

The Behavioral Health Professional will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with all other disciplines in the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population in a correctional environment. 
 
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be a Licensed, Master’s Level Behavioral Health Clinician who can administer assessments, make clinical decisions, provide Mental Health treatment, and hold any of the following licenses or license eligible: CMHC, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, ACMHC, ALMFT, CSW or equivalent: the Behavioral Health Professional co-leads group therapy, one-on-one therapy, and crisis therapy.

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Professionals will provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and on-going evaluations, and provide consultation to in-house and community services.
• Participate in monthly behavioral health calls and work collaboratively with the medical team to determine the best overall treatment for each individual.  
• 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 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.
• The Behavioral Health Professional 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.

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from a Master’s level program in a behavioral health related field.
• Minimum of one year employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent.
• Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.

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, LSW, Correctional Facility, Behavioral Health, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC     

Full-Time