A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
Join the VitalCore Team in Florida! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Full Time Assistant Behavioral Health Coordinator at Volusia County Jail in Daytona Beach, Florida! Must be independently licensed as a LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Licensed Psychologist in the state of Florida! At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff .
ASSISTANT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR BENEFITS PACKAGE
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
ASSISTANT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Behavioral Health Coordinator is responsible in aiding the BH Coordinator with the development, implementation, clinical and/or administrative supervision, and monitoring of a Behavioral Health delivery system meeting
NCCHC/ACA
standards. The Associate Behavioral Health Coordinator aids in the work with the regional Manager, Site Administrator, Medical Director, and Psychiatrist to coordinate total contract services. The Associate Behavioral Health Coordinator will be involved in working with all disciplines to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population.
ASSISTANT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Doctorate or Master's degree in psychology or related field from an accredited college or university. Licensed to practice as an LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Licensed Psychologist in the state where services are being delivered. Satisfactory background investigation report. Extensive experience in behavioral health services, training, and supervision. Must possess strong clinical leadership and interpersonal skills within the correctional environment. Must possess familiarity with regional BH resources and networks. Must possess solid grasp of VitalCore Policies and Form
ASSISTANT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collaborates with the Coordinator in supervising and planning the development and implementation of treatment programs contracted to VitalCore. Collaborates with the Coordinator in providing clinical and/or administrative supervision to staff of Behavioral Health Services. Collaborates with the Coordinator in monitoring the efforts of behavioral health services to ensure clinical services are being provided in a timely, professional manner. Performs individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate Performs specific psychiatric social service work on the Behavioral Health unit of a correctional facility. Participates in and conducts in-service programs, as well as assists in the orientation of new staff. Assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs/projects. May direct special projects as requested. Provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records, and reports. Attends training and meetings as required. Assists in coordinating the facility's Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program.
ASSISTANT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR SCHEDULE
Full Time Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm Shared on-call responsibility Cover other shifts and weekends 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.
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