Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor

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

5d • $65,000 - $78,000 • 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 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 scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a salary range of $65,000 to $78,000.

The clinician monitors, coordinates, and implements 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. Professional Care states it will provide the knowledge and training needed to provide 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

• A minimum of two years of clinical experience and familiarity with substance abuse or medication-assisted treatment counseling are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals and self-referrals, documenting findings including a mental status examination, case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
• Refer patients to psychiatry when appropriate.
• Conduct risk assessments using structured interviews and risk assessment tools.
• Manage inmates at risk for suicide or self-harm using established protocols and current 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 align 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 coverage, and an elective health savings account.
• Elective life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Accruing paid time off, up to a maximum accrual of ten days (80 hours) per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
• Accrued New York State sick and safe leave, at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match.
• Clinical supervision hours provided at no cost.

What This Job Offers

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