VitalCore Health Strategies·Shirley, Massachusetts
The Mental Health Professional provides crisis stabilization, risk assessments, and therapy within a multidisciplinary team at a correctional facility. Responsibilities include conducting intakes, coordinating care with medical staff, and implementing behavioral health treatment goals.
Join the VitalCore Team in Massachusetts! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for Full-Time Mental Health Professionals (LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC*) at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) in Lancaster, MA!
*Candidate must be licensed OR license eligible
Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated 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.
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL POSITION SUMMARY The Mental 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.
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.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and be a licensed or license-eligible LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC. A minimum of one year of experience in a social work capacity within a public or private agency is required.
Market context
In Massachusetts, mental health professionals are often in steady demand across psychiatry, outpatient, and community-based settings, especially for candidates who can handle diagnostic evaluations and direct patient care. This role is competitive because it calls for a postgraduate degree, licensure-eligible credentials, and at least 2 years of clinical experience, alongside standard benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of assessment work before applying.