Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

PrimeCare Medical • Mercer, PA

2d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical is hiring a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional in the medical department at Mercer County Prison in Mercer, Pennsylvania. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as an LPC, LSW, or LCSW in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Master’s degree or greater in Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Service field, with a concentration in clinical coursework, training, and/or experience.
• At least two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals and self-referrals, documenting findings including a mental status examination, case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
• Make referrals to psychiatry when appropriate.
• Conduct risk assessments using structured interviews and risk assessment tools.
• Manage inmates at risk for suicide or engaging in self-harm according to existing protocols and current policies and procedures.
• Serve as PrimeCare Medical’s mental health liaison for mental health services outside the facility.
• Facilitate admission and placement of inmates or patients to forensic hospitals when necessary.
• Monitor all mental health services provided.
• Monitor clinical services to ensure standards of care align with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric and psychological standards.
• Serve as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
• Develop and conduct in-service education programs according to the annual in-service calendar.
• Collect data and prepare monthly performance reports.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
• Annual salary range of $60,000 to $70,000.
• Single and family medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance, with additional insurance benefits offered.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Generous paid time off, accruing 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: Mid Level