Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor
About The Position
PrimeCare Medical is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional in the medical department at Northampton County Prison in Easton, Pennsylvania. This is a 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The role provides behavioral health services to inmates and coordinates with internal and external mental health services. The Behavioral Health Professional conducts clinical and risk assessments, supports appropriate treatment and referrals, monitors mental health services and standards of care, participates in quality assurance, provides staff education, and prepares performance reports.
Requirements
- Must hold a current LPC, LSW, or LCSW license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Must have a 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.
- Must have a minimum of two years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical assessments in response to referrals and self-referrals, documenting findings including a mental status examination, case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
- Refer patients to psychiatry when appropriate.
- Conduct risk assessments using structured interviews and risk assessment tools.
- Manage inmates at risk for suicide or self-harm according to existing protocols and current policies and procedures.
- Serve as the PrimeCare Medical mental health liaison for mental health services outside the facility.
- Facilitate admission and placement of inmates or patients in 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.
- Participate 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
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for single and family plans.
- Company-paid life insurance, with additional insurance benefits offered.
- 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match.
- Generous paid time off package: accrual up to 13 days (104 hours) per year.
- Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year based on the hire date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
