Mental Health Counselor LII, Correctional Health Services, Part-time, OTxHU

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
• Collaborates on determining disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care.
• Collaborates with the Department of Correction to ensure access to patients, proper housing, and treatment disposition.
• Coordinates patient care with other institutional services and programs.
• Facilitates or co-facilitates leading mental health group treatment.
• 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, under supervision
• May supervise social work interns or student volunteers as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Senior/Clinical Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the NYSED and two (2) years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a behavioral health setting.
• Assignment Level II
• LCSW or LMHC preferred

Special Note

The administration of assessment and screening instruments does not include the administration or interpretation of Intelligence (IQ) tests, Projective tests, or Neuropsychological tests or instruments.

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