Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • Findley Township, PA

6d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LCSW) to serve as a Behavioral Health Professional within the medical department at the Mercer County Prison in Mercer, PA. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a LPC, LSW, or LCSW in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Must hold a Master’s degree or greater in Social Work, Psychology, or 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, including documentation of findings, 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 and/or self-harm according to existing protocols and current policy and procedures.
• Serve as the PrimeCare Medical (PCM) mental health liaison for mental health services outside the facility.
• Facilitate the admission and placement of inmates/patients to forensic hospitals when necessary.
• Monitor all mental health services provided.
• Monitor clinical services to ensure standards of care are in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/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 reports reflecting performance.

Benefits

• Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience.
• Annual Salary range is $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
• Single and Family health care offered (medical / prescription / dental / vision).
• Company-paid life insurance provided & additional insurance benefits offered.
• Retirement benefits offered (401k with discretionary company match).
• Generous PTO package provided. PTO accrues for a maximum of thirteen (13) days (or 104 hours) per year.
• Six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment.

What This Job Offers

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