Licensed Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor (LMSW/LCSW, LMHC) -Fultonville, NY

Job Description

Professional Care Medical Practice P.C. (i.e., PrimeCare) is currently looking for a *Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)* or *Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)* to work as a *Behavioral Health Professional* in the medical department at the *Montgomery County Jail *in *Fultonville, NY.*

This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position – Monday through Friday, during normal business hours (i.e., 8:00a – 4:30p).

*Responsibilities:* In this role you will be responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating and implementing of the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC standards and will serve as the mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. Primary job responsibilities include:

* 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 PrimeCare Medical (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:*

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees! Standard benefits for full-time employees include:

* 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.
* Generous PTO, Floating Holiday, & Sick leave package.
* Company-paid malpractice liability insurance (including tail coverage).
* 401k retirement with discretionary company match.
* Clinical supervision hours provided at no cost – and more!

*Requirements:*

* Must be licensed as a LMHC, LMSW, or LCSW in the State of New York.
* Must hold a valid driver’s license & have reliable transportation.

Correctional health care provides a challenging and exciting world of opportunities for Mental Health Counselors and Social Workers today and is similar to working in an emergency room or clinic. We provide full-spectrum mental/behavioral health care – including substance abuse/MAT (i.e., medicated assisted treatment) counseling & therapy. Each day is both challenging and rewarding, serving a vulnerable & underserved patient population.
PCM is dedicated to our employees and we will provide the knowledge and training necessary to administer premier mental/behavioral health care within a correctional environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person