Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Professional Care Medical Practice • Syracuse, NY

2d • 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 County Justice Center in Syracuse, NY. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position with shifts available from Monday to Friday, either 7:00 am - 3:30 pm or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. The role involves providing comprehensive mental health care in a correctional setting, including assessments, treatment planning, risk management, and serving as a liaison for mental health services both within the facility and externally. The position also includes participation in quality assurance and developing educational programs.

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.
• Must 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 admission and placement of inmates/patients to forensic hospitals when necessary.
• Monitor all mental health services provided to ensure standards of care are 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

• Health care (medical, dental, vision)
• Elective health savings account (HSA)
• Elective options for life insurance
• Elective 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 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