Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) to serve as a Behavioral Health Professional at the Adams County Correctional Complex in Gettysburg, PA.

This is a 40-hour-per-week role (Mon-Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm). Responsibilities include conducting assessments, risk evaluations, and coordinating mental health services within a correctional setting. The position emphasizes quality care and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold Pennsylvania LPC, LSW, or LCSW licensure.
• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field with clinical coursework.
• Minimum of two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals; document mental status, case conceptualization, diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Perform risk assessments using structured tools; manage at‑risk inmates per policy.
• Serve as PCM mental health liaison for services outside the facility.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Risk assessments

Mental health liaison

Education programs

Data collection

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

PrimeCare Medical is currently looking for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LCSW) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional in the medical department at the Adams County Correctional Complex located in Gettysburg, 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 - $78,000.00
• 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.