Correctional Mental Health Clinician (LMSW/LCSW-C)

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salaries are negotiable

Health care + retirement benefits

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. seeks a licensed clinician (LMSW/LCSW-C or LGPC/LCPC) to join the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, MD.

The role focuses on clinical monitoring, coordinating mental health services, and serving as the liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. Responsibilities include conducting clinical and risk assessments, developing treatment plans, referring to psychiatry when needed, and ensuring NCCHC standard compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C in Maryland.
• Minimum of two years of experience.
• Master’s degree or greater in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals and self-referrals with mental status exams and treatment planning.
• Perform risk assessments using structured interviews and tools for suicide/self-harm risk.
• Serve as PCM mental health liaison between medical unit and facility staff.
• Facilitate admission and placement to forensic hospitals when needed.
• Monitor mental health services for NCCHC and psychiatric standards.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Risk assessments

Interagency liaison

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

MD licensure in social work or psychology related field

Job description

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. seeks a licensed clinician (LMSW/LCSW-C or LGPC/LCPC) to join the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, MD.

The role focuses on clinical monitoring, coordinating mental health services, and serving as the liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. Responsibilities include conducting clinical and risk assessments, developing treatment plans, referring to psychiatry when needed, and ensuring NCCHC standard compliance.