Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

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 departments at the Northampton County Prison and the Lehigh County Prison.

This a 40-hour position, working between the Northampton County Prison (666 Walnut Street, Easton, PA 18042) and the Lehigh County Prison (38 North Fourth Street, Allentown, PA 18102) between the hours of 8:00am- 4:30pm, Monday-Friday.

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. If you are LPC eligible, we can provide free supervision towards your LPC.

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, preferred.