Pays $30.00 per hourSocial Worker market median is ~$91k (6 jobs) · Above average in Social Work for work-life (6.3/10, vs 5,642 in this specialty)

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PrimeCare Medical
Towson, Maryland

Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

Social Worker Above average in Social WorkPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Per diem Licensed Social Worker or Counselor at Baltimore County Detention Center. $30/hr plus shift differential. Must work at least 24 hrs/month including one weekend. Towson, MD.

Join PrimeCare Medical, Inc. as a Licensed Social Worker / Counselor – Per Diem, Shift Differential in Towson, Maryland.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $30/hr.
  • Part-time PTO/Sick package
  • MDSSL accrual

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Shift differential $15/hr for evening and weekend shifts
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join PrimeCare Medical, Inc. as a Licensed Social Worker / Counselor – Per Diem, Shift Differential.

Key Responsibilities

The clinician is responsible for monitoring, coordinating, and implementing mental health programs while serving as a liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. They conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage inmates at risk for suicide or self-harm.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and possess a valid Maryland license as an LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C. A minimum of two years of experience is required, with preference given to those with substance abuse or MAT experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentsMental status examinationCase conceptualizationDiagnosisTreatment planningRisk assessmentSuicide preventionCrisis interventionSubstance abuse counselingMedicated assisted treatmentQuality assuranceData reportingPatient coordinationCorrectional healthcare

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor at PrimeCare Medical a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,642 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 18% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.3/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 6 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About PrimeCare Medical

Hospitals and Health Care
Harrisburg, PA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Shift differential $15/hr for evening and weekend shifts
Part-time PTO/Sick package
MDSSL accrual