Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. (i. e., PCM) is a privately owned, physician founded, nationally accredited correctional healthcare practice. We are actively recruiting for a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW-C) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LGPC or LCPC) to work in the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, MD.

This is a Per Diem position. As a PRN employee, your monthly schedule is variable. Shift availability may change frequently. As such, specific shift availability and schedules are not guaranteed. To maintain your PRN employment, you will be expected to work at least twenty-four (24) hours per month. We are currently seeking candidates with availability to provide coverage during the following days/times:

Monday- Friday dayshift (7:30am-4:00pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, or 8:30am-5:00pm).

Saturday / Sunday evening shift (1:30pm-8:00pm).

Benefits

Hourly rate: $30.00 per hour. $15.00 shift differential is offered during evening shift Monday- Friday from 4:00pm - 8:00pm and weekends from 8:00am - 8:00pm.

Part Time PTO/Sick package provided. MDSSL accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of straight time worked, for a maximum annual accrual of sixty-four (64) hours.

Job 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.

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

Requirements

Must be licensed as a LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C in the state of Maryland.

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 & experience with substance abuse/MAT (i. e., medicated assisted treatment) preferred.