Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • Westminster, MD

19h • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. (PCM) is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW-C) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LGPC or LCPC) to join the medical department at the Carroll County Detention Center in Westminster, MD. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position providing on-site care during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C in the state of Maryland.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of experience.
• Experience with substance abuse/MAT (medicated assisted treatment) preferred.

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 engaging in 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.
• 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 reports reflecting performance.

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 (medical / prescription / dental / vision).
• Retirement benefits offered (401k with discretionary company match).
• Generous PTO package provided.
• Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of nine (9) days (or 72 hours) per year.
• Six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.
• Eligible to accrue sick and safe leave benefits under Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act (MDSSL). MDSSL accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of straight time worked, for a maximum annual accrual of sixty-four (64) hours.

What This Job Offers

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