Mental Health Coordinator

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Full-Time Mental Health Coordinator at MCI-Shirley in Shirley, MA !

Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!

Wages are competitive and based on experience!

BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO (for eligible positions):

• 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
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

Join our team and experience first-hand how VCHS is leading the pack in the correctional healthcare industry and help us to make a difference in this field!

POSITION SUMMARY
The Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, clinical and/or administrative supervision, and monitoring of a Behavioral Health services delivery system in MA DOC Secure Treatment Units meeting NCCHC/ACA standards. The Mental Health Coordinator works with the Regional Manager, Site Administrator, Medical Director, and Psychiatrist to coordinate total contract services in MA DOC Secure Treatment Units

SCHEDULE

• Full Time

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, and must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information. Must be a supportive team member, who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept. Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCES

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed to practice behavioral health services in the state where services are being delivered (LICSW or LMHC required).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

• Acts as point of contact for administrative staff for discussion of treatment unit programs and problem resolution as needed.
• Coordinates development and revision of policies and procedures for the identification, assessment, and provision of required clinical services for inmates housed in Secure Treatment Units.
• Supervises the planning, development and implementation of treatment programs contracted to VitalCore.
• Provides clinical and/or administrative supervision to staff of Behavioral Health Services within Secure Treatment Units.
• Monitors efforts of Behavioral Health Services in Secure Treatment Units to ensure clinical services are being provided in a timely, professional manner.
• Provides and assigns clinical on-call duties.
• Provides direct clinical services including individual and group treatment, crisis intervention, as well as providing shadowing and mentor opportunities to front-line clinical staff.
• Ensures treatment programs contracted are integrated and appropriately staffed.
• Provides administrative support to behavioral health staff.
• Coordinates with the facility's Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program.
• Attends training and meetings as required.
• Maintain proficiency with all software required for the position, and more specifically, clinical documentation in the designated electronic health record system.
• Other duties as assigned.

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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 perspective