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 Onondaga County Justice Center in Syracuse, NY. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position, operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The role involves providing comprehensive mental health care, including substance abuse and MAT counseling and therapy, to a vulnerable and underserved patient population within a correctional environment. The company is committed to providing employees with the necessary knowledge and training to excel in this challenging yet rewarding field.
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, managing inmates at risk for suicide and/or self-harm according to existing protocols and policies.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
