Mental Health Counselor LIII, Correctional Health Services

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• New York State License in Social Work, License in Mental Health Counseling, or licensure in Psychology.
• Assignment Level III: Valid license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the NYSED; and three (3) additional years of post-license experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retail Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commute Benefits Programs