Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • Towson, MD

5d • 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) for the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, Maryland. This is a per diem (PRN) position with a variable monthly schedule; shift availability may change frequently and is not guaranteed. To maintain PRN employment, the clinician must work at least 24 hours per month. Regular availability is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Must be licensed in Maryland as an LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C.
• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Service field, with 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

• Clinically monitor, coordinate, and implement the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC standards, and serve as the mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff.
• 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 self-harm using existing protocols and current policies and procedures.
• Serve as PCM's mental health liaison for mental health services outside the facility.
• Facilitate inmate/patient admission and placement to forensic hospitals when necessary.
• Monitor all mental health services provided.
• Monitor clinical services to ensure standards of care accord 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

• Hourly rate of $30.00.
• $15.00 shift differential for evening shifts Monday through Friday 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 accrues at one hour for every 30 hours of straight-time work, up to 64 hours annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time