Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • Towson, MD

13d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. (PCM), a privately owned, physician-founded, nationally accredited correctional healthcare practice, is recruiting a licensed social worker or licensed professional counselor to work in the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, Maryland. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role is responsible for clinical monitoring, coordination, and implementation of the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC standards, and serves as a mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. The annual salary range is $70,000–$80,000, negotiable based on experience. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 and current policies and procedures.
• Serve as the PCM 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 comply 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.
• Coordinate and implement the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC standards and serve as liaison between the medical unit and facility staff.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for individuals and families.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Generous paid time off package, accruing up to nine days (72 hours) per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated in the first year based on hire date.
• Accrued sick and safe leave under Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act, at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 64 hours annually.
• Evening shift differential for hours worked in the evening.

What This Job Offers

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