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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 Full Time Mental Health Clinical Director at Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Panama City, 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 DayMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionAnimal/Pet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401KPTO Annual Incentive Bonus

POSITION SUMMARYThe Mental Health Clinical Director 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 Clinical Director works with the Regional Manager, Site Administrator, Medical Director, and Psychiatrist to 

coordinate total contract services

SCHEDULE

Full Time

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMust be a Master’s Level Mental 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
    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.

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, Panama City, Florida, FL, Bay County, Full Time, PTO, Benefit Package, Benefits, Medical Insurance, 401k, social work, counselor, coordinator, director








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Title
Mental Health Clinical Director
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Location
Panama City, Florida, United States
Published
Sep 29, 2026
Closes:
Nov 30, 2026
Job type
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