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 Monroe County Jail in Rochester, NY. This is a part-time role, requiring work every Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The position involves providing full-spectrum mental/behavioral health care, including substance abuse/MAT counseling and therapy, to a vulnerable and underserved patient population within a correctional environment. The company is dedicated to providing employees with the necessary knowledge and training to administer 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 concentration in clinical course work, 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 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.
- Ensure that clinical services meet standards of care in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/psychological standards.
- Be 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
- Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. $30.00- 40.00/hr
- Part Time PTO package provided and accrued at the rate of 1.0 hour for every 30.0 hours of straight time worked. Max number of PTO hours that may be accrued is 64.0 hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
