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About the Role

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 Fulton County Correctional Facility in Johnstown, NY. This role is crucial for providing comprehensive mental health services to an underserved patient population in a challenging yet rewarding correctional environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical assessments, including documentation, case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Perform risk assessments using structured interviews and tools, managing inmates at risk for suicide or self-harm according to protocols.
Serve as the mental health liaison for services both within and outside the facility.
Facilitate admissions and placements to forensic hospitals when necessary.
Monitor all provided mental health services to ensure adherence to NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/psychological standards.
Participate as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
Develop and conduct in-service education programs.
Collect data and prepare monthly performance reports.

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 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.

Skills

Familiarity with substance abuse/MAT (Medicated Assisted Treatment) counseling is preferred.

Location

Johnstown, NY

Work Type

Full-time
40 hours per week

Experience Level

Minimum of two years of clinical experience

Education Level

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.

Salary/Compensations

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits

Health care (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
Elective life insurance, short & long-term disability
Paid time off (10 days/80 hours per year)
Six (6) floating holidays
Sick and safe leave benefits under NYS Sick Leave Law (accrues 1 hour per 30 hours worked, max 56 hours annually)
401k retirement with discretionary company match
Clinical supervision hours provided at no cost

About the Company

Professional Care Medical Practice P.C. provides full-spectrum mental/behavioral health care, including substance abuse/MAT counseling & therapy.
PCM is dedicated to its employees, providing the necessary knowledge and training to administer premier mental/behavioral health care within a correctional environment.