Dutchess County Department of Mental Health
Salary: $76,372
This is a professional position in the Department of Mental Health which involves the delivery of
services to individuals with complex behavioral health and addiction related treatment needs.
Responsibilities include working with a lens of integrated behavioral health and addiction
related, person centered, strengths based, and trauma informed care. Additional tasks may
include psychosocial and diagnostic assessment; treatment planning; individual and group
therapy; crisis intervention; maintenance of electronic health records; coordination of treatment
with other agencies and professionals providing ancillary services; and participation in patient
discharge planning. Case assignments and supervision are provided by a higher-level
administrator. This position does not supervise other employees but may direct the work of
aides, interns, temporary employees and other lower-level employees. DBCH employees may be
required to serve on any of the Department’s standing or ad hoc committees or on community
collaboration committees.
To view a complete list of job duties, click here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed by the New York State Department of Education as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker,
Licensed Master Social Worker, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor, at the time of application.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of
application and to maintain the position.
FINGERPRINTING:
A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made to
some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice
Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer
is made and accepted by the applicant.
Dutchess County offers a diverse working environment and generous benefits package
including 13 paid holidays, paid time off, comprehensive health, dental and vision
insurance, and NYS Retirement.
For immediate consideration, apply on or before 10/4/2026
Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs
An EEO/AA Employer
Posted: 8/4/2026
