Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor
About The Position
PrimeCare Medical is seeking 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 with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Behavioral Health Professional conducts clinical and risk assessments, develops treatment plans, coordinates referrals and placements, monitors mental health services and clinical standards, contributes to quality assurance, provides in-service education, and prepares monthly performance reports.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as an LPC, LSW, or LCSW in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Must hold a 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
- Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals and self-referrals, documenting findings that include at minimum 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, policies, and procedures.
- Serve as PrimeCare Medical’s mental health liaison for 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.
- 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 individuals and families.
- Company-paid life insurance, with additional insurance benefits offered.
- Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) with discretionary company match.
- Paid time off accrual of up to 13 days (104 hours) per year.
- Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year based on the effective hire date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
