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 Montgomery County Jail.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical assessments, including documentation, case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
- Make referrals to psychiatry when appropriate.
- Conduct risk assessments using structured interviews and tools.
- Manage inmates at risk for suicide and self-harm according to protocols.
- Serve as the PCM mental health liaison for services outside the facility.
- Facilitate admissions and placements to forensic hospitals when necessary.
- Monitor all mental health services provided.
- Ensure standards of care align with 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.
Skills
- Familiarity with substance abuse/MAT counseling is preferred.
Location
- Fultonville, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- 40 hours per week
Experience Level
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience preferred.
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)
- Elective health savings account (HSA)
- Elective life insurance
- Short & long-term disability options
- Paid time off accrual (max 10 days/80 hours per year)
- Six floating holidays
- Sick and safe leave benefits under NYS Sick Leave Law
- 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, serving a vulnerable & underserved patient population.
- PCM is dedicated to employees and provides necessary knowledge and training for premier mental/behavioral health care in a correctional environment.
