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Mental Health Practitioner Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 1/1/05 Amended: 4/17/06; 2/11/25; 7/25/25 MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is professional work permitting independent judgment. The Mental Health Practitioner provides clinical in the team treatment of problems of affect and cognition among clients of the Mental Health Clinic. Provides comprehensive evaluations in assigned cases, and provides consultation to clinic staff and others in the community (other agencies, public education, etc.). Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Provides treatment of clients including writing prescriptions; Provides diagnostic services for clients of the clinic; Participates as a team member in conferences to consult on diagnosis and treatment of clients of the Mental Health Clinic; Establishes and maintains Practice Agreement protocols with collaborating physician; Engages in community mental health education; Contributes to the interpretation of methods and procedures to agencies responsible for carrying out the recommendations of the mental health department in the community; Makes reports to practicing physicians about patients attending the clinic; Consults with community organizations and individuals relative to the treatment of patients; May administer injections. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of medical and practice of personality development and emotional and behavior problems; Extensive knowledge of public health functions in community organizations and of state and local relationships in the work of treatment programs; Ability to participate effectively as a member of a team in the work of the total mental health program; Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Possession of a license from a medical school approved by the University of the State of New York, completion of an approved internship, three years of an approved resident training in and/or neurology AND possession of a license to practice medicine issued by the State of New York; OR Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State and experience as a licensed physician; OR 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- Mental Health Practitioner Page 2 I 2 Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in and experience working with the mental health population as a Nurse Practitioner. Possession of a license as a Physician Assistant (PA) with a current Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or with an equivalent training, experience, and certification in 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 http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.