Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Professional Care Medical Practice • Johnstown, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Professional Care Medical Practice P.C. is hiring 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 Fulton County Correctional Facility in Johnstown, New York. This is a full-time role 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 a mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. The role provides mental and behavioral health care in a correctional setting, including substance abuse and medication-assisted treatment counseling and therapy. The employer provides knowledge and training for delivering mental and behavioral health care in this environment.

Requirements

• Must be licensed in New York as an LMHC, LMSW, or LCSW.
• Must have a master's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Service field, with clinical coursework, training, and/or experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• At least 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 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 existing protocols and current policies and procedures.
• Serve as the mental health liaison for services outside the facility.
• Facilitate admission and placement of inmates or patients to forensic hospitals when necessary.
• Monitor mental health services and ensure clinical services meet NCCHC and accepted psychiatric and psychological standards of care.
• 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 performance reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with an elective health savings account option.
• Elective life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Accrued paid time off, up to 10 days (80 hours) per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated in the first year based on hire date.
• New York State sick and safe leave accrual, up to 56 hours annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match.
• Clinical supervision hours provided at no cost.
• Training for mental and behavioral health care in a correctional environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time