What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Mental Health Specialist position at VitalCore Health Strategies?
About Us
VitalCore Health Strategies, an industry leader in correctional health care, is dedicated to providing quality services and promoting a culture of respect and appreciation for staff dedication.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly qualified Master's Level Behavioral Health Professional / LPC, LSW (or equivalent) to join our team at Warren County Jail in Lebanon, Ohio.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver effective care to patients in a correctional environment
- Perform risk assessments of inmates, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, and facilitate discharge planning
- Assist inmates in developing and implementing treatment goals during their stay
- Contribute to planning and implementing program objectives and projects
- Prepare necessary documentation, records, and reports
Requirements
- A licensed Master's Level Behavioral Health Clinician with the ability to administer assessments, make clinical decisions, provide mental health treatment, and hold a valid LSW, LPC, or equivalent license
- Graduation from a Master's level program
- Minimum one year of employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent
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
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
What We Offer
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create an inclusive workplace where all employees can contribute and grow.
Key Qualifications
- Strong clinical skills, including prioritizing treatment needs, crisis management, brief interventions, and timely documentation
- Ability to make independent clinical decisions while utilizing assistance and supervisory guidance when needed
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Monday - Friday
- 7AM - 3:30PM
- Weekend Rotation Every Third Weekend
- Holidays Off
