PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is currently looking for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LGPC or LCPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW-C) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional in the medical department at the Cecil County Detention Center in Elkton, MD.
This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position - Monday through Friday, during normal business hours (8:00am - 4:30pm).
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:
- 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).
- Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
- Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of nine (9) days (or 72 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. You are also eligible to accrue sick and safe leave benefits under Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act (i.e., MDSSL). MDSSL accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of straight time worked, for a maximum annual accrual of sixty-four (64) hours
Requirements:
- Must be licensed as a LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW in the State of Maryland.
- 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.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license & have reliable transportation.
Summary:
Correctional behavioral health care provides a challenging and exciting world of opportunities for Professional Counselors and Social Workers today. It is similar to working in an emergency room or clinic, in that we provide full-spectrum mental/behavioral health care - including substance abuse/MAT (i.e., medicated assisted treatment) counseling & therapy. Each day is both challenging and rewarding, serving a vulnerable & underserved patient population.
Location: 500 Landing Lane, Elkton, MD 21921
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- LMSW, LCSW, LGPC or LCPC (Required)
Work Location: In person
