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VitalCore Health Strategies

Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Hutchinson, KS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$42,056 / year median in Kansas

+23% projected growth

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Job Description

Join the VitalCore Team in Kansas! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for Full-Time Licensed Behavioral Health Professionals at Hutchinson Correctional Facility in Hutchinson, Kansas (This position will be filled by an LMSW, LCSW, LMLP, LCP, LCPC, LMFT, LCMFT or equivalent). Day and Evening Shifts Available!!

LICENSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

( LCSW, LPC, LCSW)

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 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 Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

LICENSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

( LCSW, LPC, LCSW)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Behavioral Health Professional provides mental health assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and treatment planning services to individuals in a correctional environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Behavioral Health Professional supports rehabilitation and recovery by addressing behavioral health needs in a secure correctional facility.

LICENSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

( LCSW, LPC, LCSW )

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate Assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects May direct special projects as requested Participates in and conducts in-service trainings/education, as well as assists in the orientation of new staff Documents appropriately in the Electronic Health Record Attends training and meetings as required

LICENSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

( LCSW, LPC, LCSW )

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field. MUST be licensed in Kansas ( LMSW, LCSW, LMLP, LCP, LCPC, LMFT, LCMFT or equivalent). 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.