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 Monroe County Jail in Rochester, NY.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical assessments, including documentation, mental status examination, case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
- Make referrals to psychiatry when appropriate.
- Conduct risk assessments using structured interviews and risk assessment tools.
- Manage inmates at risk for suicide and/or self-harm according to protocols.
- Serve as the PCM mental health liaison for external mental health services.
- Facilitate admissions and placements to forensic hospitals when necessary.
- Monitor all mental health services provided.
- Ensure clinical services meet 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 New York State.
- Must hold a Master’s degree or greater in Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Service field with a clinical concentration.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
Location
- Rochester, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
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 accrual (max 10 days/80 hours per year)
- Six floating holidays
- Sick and safe leave benefits under NYS Sick Leave Law (1 hour per 30 hours worked, max 56 hours annually)
- 401k retirement with discretionary company match
- No-cost clinical supervision hours
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 employees and provides necessary knowledge and training for premier mental/behavioral health care in a correctional environment.
- Correctional mental/behavioral health care offers challenging and rewarding opportunities serving a vulnerable and underserved patient population.
