Mental Health Counselor LI, Correctional Health Services

Responsibilities

• Provides quality mental health care to incarcerated individuals.
• Conducts mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
• Determines and coordinates disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care.
• Collaborates with Reentry Social Workers for appropriate discharge planning services.
• Completes required statistical reports.
• Collaborates with the Department of Correction to ensure access to patients, proper housing, and treatment disposition.
• Coordinates patient care with other institutional programs.
• Led group treatment on mental health observation units and other units as assigned.
• Completes all required documentation.
• Participates in clinical supervision with Clinical Supervisor at least once a week.
• Participates in mental health and medical rounds as assigned.
• Participates in case conferences and treatment planning for patients receiving and being considered for mental health treatment.
• May conduct psychological testing as assigned.
• May supervise social work interns or student volunteers as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and/or Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

• Valid license and current registration or valid limited permit to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
• Experience conducting both assessment and treatment with individuals with behavioral problems, substance use histories and severe mental illness.
• Experience with inpatient or related experience.