Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C. • City of Syracuse, NY

2d • $70,000 - $90,000 • 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 Onondaga Hillbrook Juvenile Center in Syracuse, NY. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position, operating Monday through Friday during standard business hours. The role involves providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health care, including substance abuse and MAT counseling and therapy, to a vulnerable and underserved patient population in a correctional environment. The company is dedicated to providing employees with the necessary knowledge and training to excel in this 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 concentration in clinical coursework, training and/or experience.
• 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 using structured interviews and risk assessment tools. Manage inmates at risk for suicide and/or 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.
• Ensure clinical services meet NCCHC standards and accepted psychiatric/psychological standards.
• Participate 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, short & long-term disability.
• Paid time off accrues up to a maximum of ten (10) days (or 80 hours) per year.
• Six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within the first year of employment.
• Eligibility to accrue “sick and safe” leave benefits under the New York State Sick Leave Law (NYSSL), accruing at a rate of 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.

What This Job Offers

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