Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Professional Care Medical Practice • Watertown, NY

3d • 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 work as a Behavioral Health Professional in the medical department at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility in Watertown, New York. This is a full-time position with either a Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday schedule, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

The clinician monitors, coordinates, and implements the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC standards and serves as the mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. The role provides mental and behavioral health care, including substance-abuse and medication-assisted treatment counseling and therapy, to a vulnerable and underserved patient population. Professional Care states that it provides the knowledge and training necessary to deliver mental and behavioral health care in a correctional environment.

Requirements

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

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 engaging in self-harm using existing protocols and current policies and procedures.
• Serve as the PCM mental health liaison for mental health services outside the facility.
• Facilitate admission and placement of inmates or patients to forensic hospitals when necessary.
• Monitor all mental health services provided.
• Monitor clinical services to ensure standards of care comply with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric and 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 performance reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage.
• Elective health savings account (HSA).
• Elective life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off accruing up to 10 days (80 hours) per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year according to hire date.
• New York State Sick Leave Law sick and safe leave accrual: one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match.
• Clinical supervision hours at no cost.
• Competitive compensation; salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time