What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor position at PrimeCare Medical, Inc.?
Description
PrimeCare Medical is currently looking for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional traveling within the following facilities:
- Westmoreland County Jail: 3000 S Grande Blvd, Greensburg, PA 15601
- Somerset County Jail: 127 East Fairview Street, Somerset, PA 15501
- Washington County Jail: 100 W. Cherry Street, Washington, PA 15301
- Cambria County Jail: 425 Manor Drive Box 595, Ebensburg, PA 15931
This position requires ability to travel and work in each of the facilities listed above. This a Full-Time 40-hour position, Monday - Friday, during normal business hours. (8:00am- 4:30pm).
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals and self-referrals. Assessments include documentation of findings, including at a minimum a mental status examination and case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Makes referrals to psychiatry when appropriate.
- Risk assessments are to be conducted utilizing structured interviews and risk assessment tools. Inmates at risk for suicide and / or engaging in self-harm are managed utilizing existing protocols according to current policy and procedures.
- Serve as the PrimeCare Medical (PCM) mental health liaison for mental health services, outside the facility.
- Facilitates admission and placement of inmates/patients to forensic hospitals when necessary.
- Monitors all mental health services provided.
- Monitors clinical services to ensure that standards of care are in accordance with NCCHC, and accepted psychiatric/ psychological standards.
- Is a member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
- Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar.
- Collects data and prepares monthly reports, which reflect performance.
Benefits:
PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include:
- Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. Annual Salary range is $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
- Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision).
- Company-paid life insurance provided & additional insurance benefits offered.
- Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
- Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.
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 course work, training and/or experience.
- Minimum of two years of experience.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000