Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • Towson, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. (PCM), a privately owned, physician-founded, nationally accredited correctional healthcare practice, is recruiting a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW-C) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LGPC or LCPC) to work in the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, Maryland. This is a per diem position with a variable monthly schedule; shift availability may change frequently and specific schedules are not guaranteed. Employees must work at least 24 hours per month to maintain PRN employment. Coverage is sought for weekday day shifts and weekend evening shifts.

The clinician monitors, coordinates, and implements the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC standards and serves as a mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. The role includes conducting assessments and risk evaluations, coordinating referrals and hospital placements, monitoring services and standards of care, participating in quality assurance, providing in-service education, and preparing monthly performance reports.

The hourly rate is $30. A $15 shift differential is offered during weekday evening hours from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. A part-time PTO/sick package is provided; Maryland Sick and Safe Leave accrues at one hour for every 30 hours of straight-time work, up to 64 hours annually.

Requirements

• Must be licensed in Maryland as an LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C.
• Must hold a master's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Services field, with a concentration in clinical coursework, training, and/or experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with substance abuse and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, coordinate, and implement the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC standards.
• Serve as the mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff, and as PCM's liaison for mental health services outside the facility.
• 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 self-harm according to established protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Facilitate admission and placement of inmates or patients at forensic hospitals when necessary.
• Monitor mental health services and ensure clinical services meet NCCHC and accepted psychiatric and psychological standards of care.
• 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

• $30.00 per hour.
• $15.00 shift differential for weekday evening hours from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Part-time PTO/Sick package.
• Maryland Sick and Safe Leave accrual of one hour per 30 hours of straight-time work, up to 64 hours annually.

What This Job Offers

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