Behavioral Health Professional (LPC or LMSW/LCSW) - Full Time (Nesquehoning, PA)
Company: PrimeCare Medical, Inc.
Location: Nesquehoning
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. (i.e., PCM) has been in operation since
1986. We are a privately owned, physician founded, nationally
accredited correctional healthcare practice.
PCM provides comprehensive medical, mental health, & dental care
services to over 80 county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention
centers throughout the states of PA, MD, WV, NY, NH & FL; and was
voted one of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies of 2019, 2020, &
2021 by the Central PA Business Journal!
Correctional health care is a unique, challenging, and exciting
opportunity for today's mental health professional in that it
provides the ability to truly utilize all your learned skills and
knowledge on a daily basis; providing care to an under-served,
diverse, and appreciative patient population.
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is currently looking for a Full-Time
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker
(LMSW or LCSW) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional in the
medical department at the Carbon County Correctional Facility in
Nesquehoning , PA.
We are offering a $10,000.00 sign on bonus for this position.
This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, day shift position (i.e.,
Monday - Friday; 8:00a - 4:30p).
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, prescription, 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 packages.
- 401k retirement with discretionary company match - and
more!Requirements:
- Must be licensed as an LPC, LMSW, or LCSW in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
- Must hold a Master's degree or greater in Mental Health
Counseling, 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 and familiarity with
substance abuse/MAT (i.e., Medicated Assisted Treatment) counseling
preferred.
- Must hold a valid driver's license & have reliable
transportation.Summary:Correctional health care is a unique,
challenging, and exciting opportunity for today's mental health
professional in that it provides the ability to truly utilize all
your learned skills and knowledge on a daily basis; providing care
to an under-served, diverse, and appreciative patient
population.PCM is dedicated to our employees and we will provide
the knowledge and training to administer premier healthcare in the
correctional environment.Are you looking for...?
- Reliable/Flexible schedules?
- Work-life balance?
- Competitive salaries/compensation?
- Exceptional benefits for you and your family?
- Co-workers and support staff who understand the value of
teamwork?
- Strong/supportive leadership?
- Opportunities for professional growth & development?If you said
yes, then a career in Correctional Mental Health Care with
PrimeCare Medical may be exactly what you have been looking for!
- Must be licensed as an LPC, LMSW, or LCSW in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
- Must hold a Master's degree or greater in Mental Health
Counseling, 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 and familiarity with
substance abuse/MAT (i.e., Medicated Assisted Treatment) counseling
preferred.
- Must hold a valid driver's license & have reliable
transportation.Correctional health care is a unique, challenging,
and exciting opportunity for today's mental health professional in
that it provides the ability to truly utilize all your learned
skills and knowledge on a daily basis; providing care to an
under-served, diverse, and appreciative patient population.PCM is
dedicated to our employees and we will provide the knowledge and
training to administer premier healthcare in the correctional
environment.Are you looking for...?
- Reliable/Flexible schedules?
- Work-life balance?
- Competitive salaries/compensation?
- Exceptional benefits for you and your family?
- Co-workers and support staff who understand the value of
teamwork?
- Strong/supportive leadership?
- Opportunities for professional growth & development?If you said
yes, then a career in Correctional Mental Health Care with
PrimeCare Medical may be exactly what you have been looking
for!
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