We are offering a $10,000.00 Sign on Bonus for this role!
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. (i.e., PCM) is a privately owned, physician founded, nationally accredited correctional healthcare practice. We are actively recruiting for a Full-Time Licensed Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW/LCSW-C) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LGPC or LCPC) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional in the medical department at the St. Mary's County Detention Center in Leonardtown, MD.
This is a 40 hour position of on-site care per week (i.e., Monday's - Friday's), during the hours of 9:00am - 5:30pm.
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.
Primary job responsibilities include:
- 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:
- Health care (i.e., medical, dental, vision, and elective health savings account (i.e., HSA).
- Elective options for life insurance, as well as short & long-term disability.
- Generous PTO & Floating Holiday package.
- 401k retirement with discretionary company match - and more!
