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VitalCore Health Strategies

Master's Level Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor

VitalCore Health Strategies, Walnut Grove, Mississippi, United States, 39189

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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for a

Master's Level SUD Counselor

at Walnut Grove Correctional Facility in Walnut Grove, MS.

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package? You will work in a face‑to‑face setting with people from a variety of socioeconomic and educational backgrounds, helping those at their lowest, least hopeful points. You will be part of a Multi‑Disciplinary Team comprising Medical, Psychiatry, Ancillary, Security, Legal, community providers and psychiatric hospitals.

Benefits Package

Holiday Pay (includes 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

Position Summary The Behavioral Health Professional will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from a Master's level program or higher

Prior employment in a clinician/counselor/social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent preferred

Must have a substance use certification (e.g., CADC, CAADC) or be actively working toward one and obtain it within two years of hire

Individuals not certified must be under the direct supervision of a certified clinical supervisor with written documentation of supervision

Essential Functions

Provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and ongoing evaluations, and give consultation to in‑house and community services

Participate in monthly behavioral health calls and collaborate with the medical team to determine overall treatment for each individual

Perform risk assessment of inmates; coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and discharge planning

Assist in planning and implementing goals and objectives of programs and projects, and prepare necessary documentation, records, and reports

Utilize clinical skills such as prioritizing treatment needs, crisis management, and brief interventions including CBT and Motivational Interviewing

Demonstrate excellent and timely documentation skills

Make independent clinical decisions while seeking assistance and supervisory intervention as needed

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate, contribute, and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

Keywords: LPC, LSW, Correctional Facility, Behavioral Health, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, EPC, substance use disorder, SUD, mental health

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