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VitalCore Health Strategies · 7 hours ago

Mental Health Coordinator

Shirley, Massachusetts

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$104K/yr - $114K/yr

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. 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.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Master’s degreeLicensed to practiceBehavioral Health ServicesClinical supervisionElectronic health recordCrisis interventionTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

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

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)

Benefits

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