Licensed Qualified Behavioral Health Professional

Join the VitalCore Team in Colorado! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Master's Level Behavioral Health Professional / LPC, LMSW (or equivalent) at El Paso County Jail in Colorado Springs, Colorado for Full-Time!

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

 

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.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• 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 DayMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive BonusDependent Care Flexible Spending Account

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL POSITION SUMMARYThe Behavioral Health Professional will be involved in working with all disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population in a correctional environment.

BEHAVIORAL 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: LMSW, LPC, or equivalent 

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 in the Stark County Jail.  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.

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.

If you like to make a positive impact on vulnerable populations in crisis, join our fabulous team!

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHEDULE

• Full-Time10 hour shiftSunday - Wednesday

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a Master’s level program.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. xhqgsiq

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: Behavioral Health, Corrections, LPC, LSW    #INDCO

Full-Time

Compensation details: 35-41 Hourly Wage

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