Licensed Social Worker / Professional Counselor

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is currently looking for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LGPC or LCPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional in the medical department at the Charles County Detention Center in La Plata, MD.

This is a full-time position working Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Responsibilities: In this role the clinician is responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating and implementing of the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC standards and will serve as the mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. Primary job responsibilities include:

• 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:

• Health care (i.e., medical, dental, vision, and elective health savings account (i.e., HSA).
• Elective options for life insurance, as well as short & long-term disability.
• Generous PTO & Floating Holiday packages.
• 401k retirement with discretionary company match - and more!

Requirements:

• Must be licensed as an LCPC, LGPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C in the state of Maryland.
• Must hold a Master’s degree or greater in Mental Health Counseling, 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 and familiarity with substance abuse/MAT (i.e., Medicated Assisted Treatment) counseling preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license & have reliable transportation.

Summary:
Correctional health care is a unique, challenging, and exciting opportunity for today’s mental health professional in that it provides the ability to truly utilize all your learned skills and knowledge on a daily basis; providing care to an under-served, diverse, and appreciative patient population.
PCM is dedicated to our employees and we will provide the knowledge and training to administer premier healthcare in the correctional environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C in Maryland (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000