Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Professional Care Medical Practice • Schenectady, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Professional Care Medical Practice P.C. is currently 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 the Schenectady County Jail in Schenectady, NY and surrounding facilities in New York State. This is a Part Time / Per Diem role, requiring a minimum of 24 hours per month, with availability for Saturday & Sunday coverage.

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 clinical experience and familiarity with substance abuse/MAT (i.e., Medicated Assisted Treatment) counseling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals and self-referrals. Assessments include documentation of findings, including at a minimum a mental status examination and case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
• Makes referrals to psychiatry when appropriate.
• Risk assessments are to be conducted utilizing structured interviews and risk assessment tools.
• Inmates at risk for suicide and / or engaging in self-harm are managed utilizing existing protocols according to current policy and procedures.
• Serve as the PCM mental health liaison for mental health services, outside the facility.
• Facilitates admission and placement of inmates/patients to forensic hospitals when necessary.
• Monitors all mental health services provided.
• Monitors clinical services to ensure that standards of care are in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/ psychological standards.
• Is a member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
• Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar.
• Collects data and prepares monthly reports, which reflect performance.

Benefits

• Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level