Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

PrimeCare Medical • Towson, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is recruiting a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW-C) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LGPC or LCPC) to work in the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, Maryland. This is a per diem position with a variable monthly schedule; shift availability may change frequently, and specific shifts and schedules are not guaranteed. Employees must work at least 24 hours per month to maintain PRN employment. Coverage is sought for weekday day shifts (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.) and Saturday or Sunday evening shifts (1:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.). The hourly rate is $30. A $15 shift differential applies to weekday evening hours from 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. and weekend hours from 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. A part-time PTO/sick package is provided, and Maryland Sick and Safe Leave accrues at one hour for every 30 hours of straight-time work, up to 64 hours annually.

The clinician monitors, coordinates, and implements the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC standards and serves as a mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. The role includes conducting and documenting clinical assessments, developing diagnoses and treatment plans, conducting risk assessments, coordinating referrals and placements, monitoring mental health services and standards of care, participating in quality assurance, providing in-service education, and preparing monthly performance reports.

Requirements

• Must hold a Maryland license as an LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C.
• Must have a master’s degree or higher 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor, coordinate, and implement the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC standards.
• Serve as the mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff, and as PCM liaison for mental health services outside the facility.
• Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals and self-referrals, documenting findings that include at least a mental status examination, case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
• Refer patients 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.
• Facilitate admission and placement of inmates or patients in forensic hospitals when necessary.
• Monitor mental health services and ensure clinical care meets 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 reports reflecting performance.

Benefits

• $30.00 per hour.
• $15.00 shift differential for weekday evening hours from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and weekend hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Part-time PTO/sick package.
• Maryland Sick and Safe Leave accrual of one hour for every 30 hours of straight-time work, up to 64 hours annually.

What This Job Offers

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