Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor
About The Position
Professional Care Medical Practice P.C. is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) to serve as a Behavioral Health Professional within the medical department at the Montgomery County Jail in Fultonville, NY. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position, operating Monday through Friday during standard business hours. The role involves providing clinical monitoring, coordination, and implementation of the mental health program, adhering to NCCHC standards, and acting as the mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. The position offers a challenging and rewarding experience serving a vulnerable and underserved patient population within a correctional environment, with opportunities for full-spectrum mental/behavioral health care, including substance abuse/MAT counseling and therapy. The company is dedicated to providing employees with the necessary knowledge and training for premier mental/behavioral health care.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as a LMHC, LMSW, or LCSW in the state of New York.
- Must hold a Master’s degree or greater in Social Work, Psychology, or related Human Service field with a clinical coursework, training, and/or experience concentration.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
- Familiarity with substance abuse/MAT (i.e., Medicated Assisted Treatment) counseling is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals and self-referrals, including documentation of findings, mental status examination, case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
- Make referrals to psychiatry when appropriate.
- Conduct risk assessments utilizing structured interviews and risk assessment tools.
- Manage inmates at risk for suicide and/or engaging in self-harm according to existing protocols, current policy, and procedures.
- Serve as the PCM mental health liaison for mental health services outside the facility.
- Facilitate admission and placement of inmates/patients to forensic hospitals when necessary.
- Monitor all mental health services provided.
- Monitor clinical services to ensure standards of care are in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/psychological standards.
- Serve as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
- Develop and conduct in-service education programs according to the annual in-service calendar.
- Collect data and prepare monthly reports reflecting performance.
Benefits
- Health care (medical, dental, vision, and elective health savings account (HSA)).
- Elective options for life insurance.
- Elective options for short & long-term disability.
- Paid time off accrues for a maximum of ten (10) days (or 80 hours) per year.
- Six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within the first year of employment.
- Sick and safe leave benefits under the New York State Sick Leave Law (NYSSL) accrues at one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of straight time worked, for a maximum annual accrual of fifty-six (56) hours.
- 401k retirement with discretionary company match.
- Clinical supervision hours provided at no cost.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
