Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor
About The Position
Professional Care Medical Practice P.C. is looking for 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 correctional facilities in New York. This is a Per Diem role, requiring a minimum of 24 hours per month, with availability for weekday and weekend coverage. The role 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 provides necessary knowledge and training for this role.
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 clinical experience.
- Familiarity with substance abuse/MAT (i.e., Medicated Assisted Treatment) counseling is 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 utilizing existing protocols.
- 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
- Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience.
- $35.00- $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
