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VitalCore Health Strategies

Mental Health Professional

VitalCore Health Strategies, Lancaster, Massachusetts, us, 01523

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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional health care, is looking for full‑time Mental Health Professionals (LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC*) to serve at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster, MA.

(*Candidate must be licensed OR license eligible*)

We offer a competitive base salary of

$80,000 – $115,000

per year, an annual incentive bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 Day

Medical

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program & Discount Center

401(k) & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Position Summary The Mental Health Professional will work as part of a multidisciplinary team on the Behavioral Health Unit to provide proactive, collaborative care. Responsibilities include crisis stabilization, intake and ongoing evaluations, and consultation with community services.

Essential Functions

Provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and ongoing evaluations, and consult with in‑house and community services.

Participate in monthly behavioral health calls and collaborate with the medical team to determine treatment plans.

Perform risk assessment of inmates; coordinate care with interdisciplinary and community providers; provide discharge planning.

Assist in planning and implementing program and project goals.

Prepare documentation, records and reports.

Utilize clinical skills including crisis management, brief interventions (CBT, Motivational Interviewing).

Maintain excellent and timely documentation.

Lead group, individual and crisis therapy.

Make independent clinical decisions with supervisory support as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW, LICSW) or licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) or equivalent; at minimum, master’s level qualification.

Graduate from a master’s level program.

At least one year of employment in a social work or mental health capacity in a public or private agency.

Schedule

Full‑time, Day Shift, Evening Shift

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide a positive work environment that respects and appreciates our staff.

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