Mental Health Director (LCMHC or LCMHCS, or equivalent)
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Mental Health Director
at Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina! (Must be independently licensed: LCMHC or LCMHCS, or equivalent).
MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: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 DayMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTODependent Care Flexible Spending AccountAnnual Incentive Bonus
MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR SCHEDULEFull-TimeMonday - Friday40 hours / week
MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR POSITION SUMMARY
The Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, clinical and/or administrative supervision, and monitoring of a Behavioral Health delivery system meeting NCCHC/ACA standards. The Mental Health Coordinator works with the Regional Manager, Site Administrator, Medical Director, and Psychiatrist to coordinate total contract services.
MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSActs as point of contact for administrative staff for discussion of treatment programs and problem resolution as needed.Coordinates development and revision of policies and procedures for the identification, assessment, and provision ofrequired clinical services for inmates.Supervises the planning, development and implementation of treatment programs contracted to VitalCore.Provides clinical and/or administrative supervision to staff of Behavioral Health Services.Monitors efforts of Behavioral Health Services to ensure clinical services are being provided in a timely, professionalmanner. Provides and assigns clinical on-call duties.Ensures treatment programs contracted are integrated and appropriately staffed.Provides administrative support to psychiatric staff.Coordinates the facility’s Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program.Attends training and meetings as required.
MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS AND EXPERIENCEDoctorate or Master’s degree in Behavioral Health field from an accredited college or university. Must be independently licensed: LCMHC or LCMHCS, or equivalent in the state of employment.
Satisfactory background investigation report.
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 perspectives.
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Full-Time
Monday - Friday
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