Licensed Master's Level Behavioral Health Professional in Charlotte, North Carolina at VitalCore Health Strategies

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (LCSW) POSITION SUMMARYThe Behavioral Health Professional will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with all other disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population in a correctional environment.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (LCSW) POSITION SUMMARY

Monday - Friday8-hour shifts

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (LCSW) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must be a Licensed, Master’s Level Behavioral Health Clinician in the state of North Carolina, who can administer assessments, make clinical decisions, provide Mental Health treatment, and hold any of the following licenses: LCSW, LCMHC, LCSW-A, LCMHC-A or equivalent. The Behavioral Health Professional co-leads group therapy, one on one therapy, and crisis therapy.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (LCSW) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Professionals will provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and on-going evaluations, and provide consultation to in-house and community services.Participate in monthly behavioral health calls, work collaborative with the medical team to best determine overall treatment for each individual. The Behavioral Health Professional performs risk assessment of inmates; coordination of care with interdisciplinary team including medical staff, community providers, psychiatric hospitals and corrections; and discharge planning. The Behavioral Health Professional assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. The Behavioral Health Professional provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.The Behavioral Health Professional utilizes clinical skills such as prioritizing treatment needs; crisis management; brief clinical interventions including CBT and Motivational Interviewing. Excellent and timely documentation skills required.

The ideal candidate is able to make independent clinical decisions, while utilizing assistance and supervisory intervention, as needed.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (LCSW) )REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE