Licensed clinical social worker / licensed professional counselor

Apply Job Type Full-time

Description PrimeCare Medical is currently looking for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional in the medical department at the Pike County Correctional Facility located in Lords Valley, PA. This a 40-hour position, Monday - Friday weekly, during normal business hours (8:00am- 4:30pm).

Job Responsibilities:

• 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 PrimeCare Medical (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: PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include:

• Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience.
• Annual Salary range is $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
• Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical/prescription/dental/vision).
• Company-paid life insurance provided & additional insurance benefits offered.
• Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
• Generous PTO package provided.
• Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 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.

Requirements Must be licensed as a LPC or LCSW in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 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 experience.