Licensed Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor (LMSW/LCSW, LMHC) -Fultonville, NY

Job Description

Seeking a full-time *Licensed Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW)* or *Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)* as a *Behavioral Health Professional* at the *Montgomery County Jail in Fultonville, NY*.

Responsibilities include conducting clinical and risk assessments, serving as the mental health liaison, coordinating inmate placements, monitoring services for quality compliance, and developing educational programs. The role involves collaborating with facility staff, ensuring standards align with NCCHC and psychiatric guidelines, and preparing performance reports.

Benefits offered encompass health, dental, vision insurance, HSA, life and disability coverage, generous PTO, malpractice insurance, 401(k) with match, and clinical supervision hours.

Requirements: NY licensure as LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC, valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Correctional mental health is challenging yet rewarding, providing full-spectrum behavioral health care, including substance abuse treatment.

Salary ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 annually.