Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k retirement plan

PTO and floating holidays

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical in Leesport, PA seeks a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional in the Berks County Jail. The role involves on-site care, 40 hours weekly, and collaborating with jail and medical staff on mental health services.

Responsibilities include clinical assessments, risk assessments, and serving as the PCM mental health liaison.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as LPC, LSW, or LCSW in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related Human Service field with clinical coursework or experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals with documentation of findings, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
• Perform risk assessments using structured interviews and tools; manage inmates at risk per policy.
• Serve as mental health liaison for services inside and outside the facility.
• Facilitate admission/placement to forensic hospitals when needed.
• Monitor all mental health services to ensure standards of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

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 Berks County Jail located in Leesport, PA.

This position requires 40 hours of on-site care, working Monday-Friday, 2 dayshifts (8:00am-4:30pm) and 3 evening shifts (11:00am-7:30pm). *Saturday rotation required*

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.