Mental Health Coordinator (LPC, LMSW, LCSW)

Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join the VitalCore Team in New Mexico! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Mental Health Coordinator at Otero Co. Detention Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico for Full-Timee At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, 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. MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR (LPC, LMSW, 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 Dependent Care Flexible Spending 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 MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR (LPC, LMSW, LCSW) POSITION SUMMARY The Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, clinical and/or administrative supervision, and monitoring of a Behavioral Health delivery system meeting NCCHC/ACA standards. The Mental Health Coordinator works with the Regional Manager, Site Administrator, Medical Director, and Psychiatrist to coordinate total contract services. MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR (LPC, LMSW, LCSW) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Acts as point of contact for administrative staff for discussion of treatment programs and problem resolution as needed. Coordinates development and revision of policies and procedures for the identification, assessment, and provision of required clinical services for inmates. Supervises the planning, development and implementation of treatment programs contracted to VitalCore. Provides clinical and/or administrative supervision to staff of Behavioral Health Services. Monitors efforts of Behavioral Health Services to ensure clinical services are being provided in a timely, professional manner. Provides and assigns clinical on-call duties. Ensures treatment programs contracted are integrated and appropriately staffed. Provides administrative support to psychiatric staff. Coordinates the facility’s Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program. Attends training and meetings as required. MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR (LPC, LMSW, LCSW) REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Master’s level Social Worker or Counselor with Independent license Fully licensed to practice Social Work in the state of Virginia Satisfactory background investigation report. 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. Keywords: Mental Health Coordinator, Mental Health, Juvenile, Juvenile Detention Center, Therapist

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