What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Practitioner - Cortland County Mental Health Dept. position at Cortland County Mental Health Department?
CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
60 Central Avenue
Cortland, NY 13045
607-753-5076
www.cortlandcountyny.gov/263/Personnel-Civil-Service
NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY
Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner
This is professional psychiatric work permitting independent judgment. The Mental Health Practitioner provides clinical psychiatry in the team treatment of problems of affect and cognition among clients of the Mental Health Clinic. Provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations in assigned cases, and provides psychiatric consultation to clinic staff and others in the community (other agencies, public education, etc.). Does related work as required.
Work Hours: Full Time, 40 hours/week with benefits
Salary: $72.3381/HR (Management)
Location: Cortland County Mental Health Department
Status: Competitive, Probationary
Benefit: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one year of service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
(a) Possession of a license from a medical school approved by the University of the State of New York, completion of an approved internship, three (3) years of an approved resident training in psychiatry and/or neurology AND possession of a license to practice medicine issued by the State of New York; OR
(b) Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State and five (5) years experience as a licensed physician; OR
(c) Possession of a current license and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and possession of a current New York State certification as a Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in psychiatry.
NOTE:
Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at . Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.
Pre-employment screenings required.
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO:
pers-dept@cortlandcountyny.gov
Application: https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/266/JobExam-Application
APPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.
EOE Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.
ISSUED: 1/9/25
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $71.33 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $71 - $72