Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

Primecare-Medical-Inc-; Easton (Northampton County); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Floating holidays

Résumé du poste

PrimeCare Medical is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional at Northampton County Prison in Easton, PA. This 40-hour per week role runs Monday–Friday during normal business hours (8:00am–4:30pm).

The position involves clinical assessments, risk evaluation, and coordination with PCM mental health services, with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as LPC, LSW, or LCSW in Pennsylvania.
• Master’s degree or greater in Social Work, Psychology, or related field with clinical coursework.

Responsabilités

• Conduct clinical assessments with documentation, including mental status exam, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
• Perform risk assessments using structured interviews and tools; manage suicide/self-harm risks.
• Serve as PCM mental health liaison for services outside the facility.
• Facilitate admission/placement to forensic hospitals when needed.
• Monitor all mental health services and ensure standards of care.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance Committee and in-service education.
• Collect data and prepare monthly performance reports.

Connaissances

LPC

LMSW or LCSW

Pennsylvania licensure

Master’s degree in Social Work/Psych

Formation

Master’s degree or higher in Social Work/Psychology

Description du poste

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 in the medical department at the Northampton County Prison located in Easton, PA.

This a 40-hour position, Monday - Friday weekly, 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.