Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • Lancaster, PA

10d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor to join the medical department at Lancaster County Prison in Lancaster, PA. This is a full-time position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The role requires the candidate to be certified as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC OR CAADC) and/or a Licensed Clinician (LSW/LCSW or LPC).

Requirements

• Must be certified as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC OR CAADC) and/or Licensed Clinician (LSW/LCSW or LPC).
• Bachelor’s Degree / Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services degree with a concentration in mental health course work.
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency.
• Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship.

Responsibilities

• Clinical monitoring, coordinating, and implementing of the MAT in accordance with NCCHC/ACA Standards and PCM policies and procedures.
• Serving as a MAT liaison between the medical unit and facility staff.
• Engaging inmates/patients in therapeutic interventions to address substance abuse related concerns.
• Actively assisting with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
• Assessing and documenting treatment responses of inmates/patients.
• Facilitating group and individual sessions with inmates/patients in the MAT.
• Assisting with discharge planning for inmates/patients on the MAT caseload or collaborating with inmate services staff regarding discharge planning.
• Facilitating/participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or case consultations with staff across disciplines.
• Being a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and sub-committees.
• Assisting in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria.
• Serving as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
• Developing and conducting in-service education programs according to the annual in-service calendar.
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Submitting a copy of professional license and other credentialing information to the corporate office.
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned and delegated.

Benefits

• 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.
• Six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level