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Join the VitalCore Team in Massachusetts! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for Master's Level Mental Health Professionals (LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC licensed or eligible) for Full-Time at Old Colony Correctional Center (OCCC) in Bridgewater, MA. 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.
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC) 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 DayMedicalDentalVision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOMENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL POSITION SUMMARYThe 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 FUNCTIONSProfessionals 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, work collaborative with the medical team to best determine overall treatment for each individual. The Mental 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 Mental Health Professional assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. The Mental Health Professional provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.The Mental 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 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMust be a licensed or license-eligible (LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC) Graduation from a Master’s level programMinimum of one year employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent preferredMust receive a satisfactory background investigation report