Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C. • Poughkeepsie, NY

2d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

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 Dutchess County Jail in Poughkeepsie, NY. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, 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 a liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. The position offers a salary range of $60,000.00 - $75,000.00. Correctional mental/behavioral health care offers a challenging and rewarding environment, providing full-spectrum mental/behavioral health care, including substance abuse/MAT counseling and therapy, to a vulnerable and underserved patient population. PCM is committed to providing employees with the necessary knowledge and training to deliver premier mental/behavioral health care in a correctional setting.

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 & have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of experience and familiarity with substance abuse/MAT (i.e., Medicated Assisted Treatment) counseling 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 and current policy and procedures.
• Serve as the PCM mental health liaison for mental health services outside the facility.
• Facilitate the 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 align 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, as well as short & long-term disability.
• Paid time off accrual (maximum 10 days/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 1 hour per 30 hours worked, max 56 hours annually).
• 401k retirement with discretionary company match.
• Clinical supervision hours provided at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level