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 of the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in Ballston Spa, NY. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours. The role involves clinical monitoring, coordinating, and implementing mental health programs in accordance with NCCHC standards, and acting as a mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. The position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to provide full-spectrum mental/behavioral health care, including substance abuse/MAT counseling and therapy, to a vulnerable and underserved patient population within a correctional environment. PCM is committed to providing employees with the necessary knowledge and training to deliver 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals and self-referrals.
- Document assessment findings, including a 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 utilizing existing protocols according to current policy and procedures.
- Serve as the PCM mental health liaison for mental health services outside the facility.
- Facilitate admission and placement of inmates/patients to forensic hospitals when necessary.
- Monitor all mental health services provided.
- Monitor clinical services to ensure standards of care are in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/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 reports reflecting performance.
Benefits
- Health care (i.e., medical, dental, vision, and elective health savings account (i.e., HSA))
- Elective options for life insurance, as well as short & long-term disability
- Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of ten (10) days (or 80 hours) per year
- Six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date
- Eligible to accrue “sick and safe” leave benefits under the New York State Sick Leave Law (i.e., NYSSL) 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
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
