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 work as a Behavioral Health Professional in the medical department at the Niagara County Jail in Lockport, New York. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a salary range of $65,000 to $78,000. The clinician is responsible for monitoring, coordinating, and implementing the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC standards and serves as the mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. The role provides correctional mental and behavioral health care, including substance abuse and medication-assisted treatment counseling and therapy, to a vulnerable and underserved patient population. Professional Care provides the knowledge and training needed to deliver mental and behavioral health care in a correctional environment.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as an LMHC, LMSW, or LCSW in New York State.
- Must hold a master's degree or greater in Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Service field, with a concentration in clinical coursework, training, and/or experience.
- Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
- Familiarity with substance abuse and medication-assisted treatment counseling.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals and self-referrals, documenting findings that include at minimum a mental status examination, case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
- Refer inmates to psychiatry when appropriate.
- Conduct risk assessments using structured interviews and risk assessment tools.
- Manage inmates at risk for suicide or self-harm according to existing protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Serve as the PCM mental health liaison for mental health services outside the facility.
- Facilitate admission and placement of inmates or patients to forensic hospitals when necessary.
- Monitor all mental health services provided.
- Monitor clinical services to ensure standards of care comply with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric and 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 performance reports.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health care
- Elective health savings account
- Elective life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability options
- Accrued paid time off, up to a maximum of 10 days or 80 hours per year
- Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year based on hire date
- New York State Sick Leave Law sick and safe leave accrual
- 401(k) retirement plan 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
