What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master's Level Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor position at VitalCore Health Strategies?
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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for a Master's Level SUD Counselor at Southern MS Correctional Facility in Leakesville, MS!
Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package?
MASTER'S LEVEL SUD COUNSELOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL) PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
MASTER'S LEVEL SUD COUNSELOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for a Master's Level SUD Counselor at Southern MS Correctional Facility in Leakesville, MS!
Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package?
You will be given the opportunity to utilize your training, skills and experience in a face-to-face setting with people from a variety of socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Being able to see the impact you are making with these individuals, when they are at their lowest, least hopeful points. You will be working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team comprised of Medical, Psychiatry, Ancillary, Security, Legal, community providers and psychiatric hospitals. The best part of this – It is done in real-time with real people!
MASTER'S LEVEL SUD COUNSELOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL) 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 Day
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K & Plan Matching
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
MASTER'S LEVEL SUD COUNSELOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL) POSITION SUMMARY
The 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.
MASTER'S LEVEL SUD COUNSELOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The 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.
MASTER'S LEVEL SUD COUNSELOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Graduation from a Master's level program or higher
- employment in a clinician/counselor/social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent preferred.
- Individuals who are not certified must be under the direct supervision of a certified clinical supervisor with written documentation of supervision.
MASTER'S LEVEL SUD COUNSELOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL) 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 Master's Level SUD Counselor performs risk assessment of inmates; coordination of care with interdisciplinary team including medical staff, community providers, psychiatric hospitals and corrections; and discharge planning.
- The Master's Level SUD Counselor assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.
- The Master's Level UD Counselor provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
- The Master's Level SUD Counselor 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.
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.
Keywords: LPC, LSW, Correctional Facility, Behavioral Health, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC, substance use disorder, SUD, mental health
Full-Time
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $56,032 - $84,900