VitalCore Health Strategies·Topeka, Kansas
The professional performs risk assessments, coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams, and manages discharge planning for inmates. They are responsible for implementing treatment goals and maintaining detailed clinical documentation.
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VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for Full-Time Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (LSW, LPC, LMFT, LMLP or equivalent) at Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex in Topeka, Kansas!
Curious about rewarding work within an underserved community with a company that values education and teamwork with great benefits and pay?
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.
The Behavioral Health Professional will be involved in working with all disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population.
Qualified behavioral health professional essential functions
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 inmates in planning and implementing treatment goals for the duration of their stay.
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.
This is a fast-paced work environment that 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.
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11:00AM- 7:30PM
Candidates must be a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician holding an LMSW, LPC, LMFT, LMLP, or equivalent license. Ability to make independent clinical decisions and handle crisis management in a fast-paced environment is required.
Market context
In Kansas, behavioral health hiring often centers on clinicians who can work across outpatient, school-based, and community settings, with demand strongest for candidates who are license-eligible and comfortable with complex caseloads. These roles are competitive because employers look for a master’s degree, clinical conceptualization skills for eating disorders and dual diagnoses, and readiness to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure steps and highlight any direct experience with co-occurring conditions in your application.
