Mental Health Coordinator in Chesapeake, Virginia at VitalCore Health Strategies

MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR (LCSW, LPC) POSITION SUMMARYThe Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the delivery of behavioral health services within the correctional facility. This position provides clinical leadership, supervises behavioral health staff, coordinates patient care, ensures compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and serves as a liaison between facility leadership and the mental health team.

MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR (LCSW, LPC) REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCES

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required.Current unrestricted Virginia licensure as one of the following:Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Clinical Psychologist (or other independently licensed behavioral health professional as applicable)

Previous behavioral health experience required.Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.Correctional, forensic, psychiatric, or community mental health experience is a plus.Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

• 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.

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 perspective