Mental Health Clinical Director (Fort Lauderdale)

Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

Join the VitalCore Team in Florida! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Mental Health Clinical Director at Broward Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL! Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare 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. BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: - 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 Insurance - Life Insurance - Short Term/Long Term Disability - Identity Theft Protection - Animal/Pet Insurance - Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center - 401K - PTO - Annual Incentive Bonus Join our team and experience first-hand how VCHS is leading the pack in the correctional healthcare industry and help us to make a difference in this field! POSITION SUMMARY The Mental Health Clinical Director will be involved in working with all disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population. SCHEDULE - Full Time MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must be a Master’s Level Behavioral Health Clinician who can assess and make treatment decisions and provide Mental Health treatment. Must be licensed as an LCSW,LMHC,LMFT, or licensed psychologist in the state of Florida. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION - The Licensed Mental Health Therapist performs individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate. - The Licensed Mental Health Therapist performs administrative consults for specialized social services as determined by the specific needs of the Institution. - The Licensed Mental Health Therapist performs specific psychiatric social service work on the Behavioral Health Unit of a Correctional Facility. - The Licensed Mental Health Therapist assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. May direct special projects as requested. - The Licensed Mental Health Therapist participates in and conducts in-service programs, as well as assists in the orientation of new staff and provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports. - The Licensed Mental Health Therapist attends training and meetings as required We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. 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 perspective Keywords: Mental Health Coordinator, Mental Health, Juvenile, Juvenile Detention Center, Therapist, Behavioral Health, Corrections, Correctional Facility, Licensed Counselor, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, Licensed Psychologist, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Broward County, Full Time, PTO, Benefit Package, Benefits, Medical Insurance, 401k, social work, counselor, coordinator, director Compensation details: 42.5 Hourly Wage PI829758081389-38003-39746979

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