Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Primecare

City of Binghamton, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical assessment, Mental status examination, Case conceptualization, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Risk assessment, Suicide prevention, Crisis intervention, Clinical monitoring, Quality assurance, In-service education, Data collection, Reporting, Substance abuse counseling, Medicated assisted treatment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description 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 Broome County Correctional Facility in Binghamton, NY This is a full-time position working Sunday-Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Job Responsibilities: In this role the clinician is 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 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: Professional Care believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees! Standard benefits for full-time employees include: Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. Annual Salary range is $60,000.00- $75,000.00 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. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of ten (10) days (or 80 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date. You are also eligible to accrue “sick and safe” leave benefits under the New York State Sick Leave Law (i.e., NYSSL). NYSSL accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of straight time worked, for a maximum annual accrual of fifty-six (56) hours. 401k retirement with discretionary company match. Clinical supervision hours provided at no cost - and more! Summary: Correctional mental/behavioral health care provides a challenging and exciting world of opportunities for Mental Health Counselors and Social Workers today. 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. For a full job description, click here: http://www.primecaremedical.com/wp-content/uploads/JD.NY-Behavioral-Health-Professional.pdf 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.

Responsibilities

The clinician is responsible for monitoring, coordinating, and implementing the mental health program within the correctional facility. Primary duties include conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and serving as a liaison between the medical unit and facility staff.