Director of Behavioral Health

  • VitalCore Health Strategies
  • Georgetown, DE
  • time-alarm-solid 03-06-2024

Job Description: Director of Behavioral Health

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies team as the Director of Behavioral Health at Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, DE. We are a passionate group dedicated to providing quality services in Correctional Healthcare. As a Director of Behavioral Health, you will work with various disciplines on the Mental Health Unit to ensure effective patient care. This role involves providing mental health services, treatment planning, and crisis management in multiple healthcare units.

Benefits Package:

  • Holiday Pay
  • 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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate treatment programs and problem resolution.
  • Develop and oversee policies and procedures for clinical services for inmates.
  • Supervise treatment program development and implementation.
  • Provide clinical and administrative supervision to staff.
  • Ensure timely and professional clinical services delivery.
  • Assign clinical on-call duties and support psychiatric staff.
  • Coordinate Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Graduate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
  • Licensed (LCSW, LPCMH).
  • 5 years managerial experience in the field.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer focused on creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and individual contributions. If you are a Mental Health Professional with a passion for Behavioral Health services in a correctional setting, apply now.