Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$65k-$78k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job 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 Fulton County Correctional Facility in Johnstown, NY.
This is a Full-Time position working Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
Salary range is $65,000.00 - $78,000.00.
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:
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.
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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.
Minimum of two years of clinical experience and familiarity with substance abuse/MAT (i. e., Medicated Assisted Treatment) counseling is preferred.
Must hold a valid driver’s license & have reliable transportation.
Key Responsibilities
The clinician is responsible for monitoring and implementing the mental health program at the correctional facility while serving as a liaison between medical and facility staff. Duties include conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and managing inmates at risk for suicide or self-harm.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,463 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 25 active listings.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in social work | ranked against 6,463 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $65k–$78k | Social Work median $74k (middle half $70k–$83k)35 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$66k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New York | 610 active | 6,453 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Social Worker listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 6% offer loan repayment677 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index25 active listings |
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