Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • Easton, PA

5h • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LCSW) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional in the medical departments at Northampton County Prison and Lehigh County Prison. This is a 40-hour position, based at both facilities, with work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The role involves assessing and supporting inmates’ behavioral health needs, coordinating mental health services, monitoring clinical care, contributing to quality assurance, providing staff education, and preparing 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 greater in Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Service field, with a concentration in clinical coursework, training, and/or experience.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years of experience is preferred.
• LPC-eligible applicants may receive free supervision toward LPC licensure.

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 self-harm according to existing protocols, 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 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

• Competitive compensation, with salaries negotiable and commensurate with experience.
• Annual salary range of $65,000 to $75,000.
• Single and family medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance, with additional insurance benefits offered.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match.
• Generous paid time off, accruing up to 13 days or 104 hours per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year according to the effective hire date.

What This Job Offers

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