Mental Health Clinician - Cortland County Mental Health

CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

60 Central Avenue

Cortland, NY 13045

607-753-5076

https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/263/Personnel-Civil-Service

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY

Job Title: Mental Health Clinician (HELP Program)

No Civil Service Exam Required!

These duties require the performance of mental health/behavioral health counseling in helping patients with social, emotional and related difficulties associated with their identified concerns or disability. The work is performed within prescribed routines with some leeway permitted in determining the scope of work to be performed in helping the patient to adjust into his/her old or new environment. Employees in this class are expected to meet with professionals of agencies in or outside of the community to obtain assistance and guidance for patients. The Mental Health Clinician functions under the direction of a Senior Mental Health Clinician and/or the Clinic Director. Does related work as required.

Work Hours: Full-Time, 35 hrs per week, with benefits

Salary: $35.4445-44.8637/HR (CSEA Union)

Location: Cortland County Mental Health

Status: Non-competitive, probationary

Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance Available After One Year, Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(a) Possession of one of the following: current New York State License as a Master of Social Work, Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Creative Arts Therapist, or Psychoanalyst; OR

(b) Possession of a provisional license as a Mental Health Counselor; OR

(c) Possession of a limited permit to practice licensed master social work and use the title licensed master social worker; OR

(d) Possession of a current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license and two (2) years of supervised nursing experience in a mental health, behavioral health, or related disability program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Employees must maintain an appropriate provisional license, limited permit, or permanent license throughout the duration of employment.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated towards meeting the minimum qualifications.

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 TO THE MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

ISSUED: 2/11/25

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.44 - $44.86 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $45