Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor
Listed compensation
$65k-$75k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Description
PrimeCare Medical is currently looking for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional traveling within the following facilities:
- Westmoreland County Jail: 3000 S Grande Blvd, Greensburg, PA 15601
- Somerset County Jail: 127 East Fairview Street, Somerset, PA 15501
- Washington County Jail: 100 W. Cherry Street, Washington, PA 15301
- Cambria County Jail: 425 Manor Drive Box 595, Ebensburg, PA 15931
This position requires ability to travel and work in each of the facilities listed above. This a Full-Time 40-hour position, Monday - Friday, 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 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.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct clinical and risk assessments, develop treatment plans, make psychiatric referrals, and manage suicide or self-harm risks according to established protocols. Coordinate mental health services and forensic placements, monitor care standards, contribute to quality assurance, provide staff education, and prepare monthly performance reports.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor at PrimeCare Medical a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,863 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
PrimeCare Medical ranks #13 of 17 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 36% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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