Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • Allentown, PA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) to join their medical department as a Behavioral Health Professional at the Lehigh County Prison in Allentown, PA. This is a part-time position requiring 16-24 hours per week, with working hours falling within normal business hours (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) from Monday to Friday.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a LPC, LSW, 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 coursework, training and/or experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals and self-referrals, including documentation of findings, 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 and/or self-harm according to existing protocols and current policy and procedures.
• Serve as the PrimeCare Medical (PCM) mental health liaison for mental health services outside the facility.
• Facilitate admission and placement of inmates/patients to forensic hospitals when necessary.
• Monitor all mental health services provided.
• Monitor clinical services to ensure standards of care are in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/psychological standards.
• Be 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 reports reflecting performance.

Benefits

• Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience.
• Part Time PTO package provided and accrued at the rate of 1.0 hour for every 30.0 hours of straight time worked. Max number of PTO hours that may be accrued is 64.0 hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees