Behavioral Health Supervisor

PrimeCare Medical • LaPlata, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical is hiring a Behavioral Health Supervisor to work in the medical department at the Charles County Detention Center in La Plata, Maryland. The position is full-time, on-site, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and includes on-call responsibilities. The supervisor monitors, coordinates, and implements the behavioral health program in accordance with NCCHC, ACA, and MCCS standards. The role also provides clinical supervision and consultation to behavioral health staff and supports program quality, documentation, and staff development.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as an LCPC or LCSW in Maryland.
• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Service field, with a concentration in clinical coursework, training, and/or experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage inmates/patients in therapeutic interventions to stabilize mental health and substance abuse-related concerns.
• Facilitate implementation of the institution’s suicide prevention policy and assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
• Assess and document treatment responses of inmates/patients.
• Coordinate admissions and placements to forensic and community behavioral health facilities, and initiate required entry paperwork.
• Serve as the behavioral health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff.
• Facilitate or participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case consultations across disciplines.
• Audit charts of psychiatric and psychological clinical services.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation for each inmate/patient contact.
• Provide and document case consultation and supervision for Behavioral Health Professionals and Behavioral Health Staff.
• Implement corrective feedback and the progressive disciplinary process for Behavioral Health Professionals and Behavioral Health Staff.
• Serve on the Quality Assurance Committee and other medical unit or facility committees as needed.
• Develop and conduct in-service education programs according to the annual in-service calendar.
• Monitor, coordinate, and implement the behavioral health program in accordance with NCCHC/ACA/MCCS standards.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for single and family enrollment.
• Company-paid life insurance and additional insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Generous paid time off; accrues up to 13 days (104 hours) per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year based on hire date.

What This Job Offers

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