Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

PrimeCare Medical • Tunkhannock, PA

6d • Hybrid

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 Wyoming Correctional Facility in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. This is a full-time hybrid position, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role requires three days per week on-site at Wyoming Correctional Facility and two days per week working remotely to provide services for Somerset County Jail.

The Behavioral Health Professional conducts clinical and risk assessments, coordinates referrals and care, 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 greater 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 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 engaging in 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 in 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.
• Serve 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

• Negotiable salary 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 and additional insurance benefits.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Generous PTO package; paid time off accrues up to 13 days (104 hours) per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year based on hire date.

What This Job Offers

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