PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (LSW, LCSW, LPC, CADC, or CAADC) to work in the medical department at the Bucks County Department of Corrections located in Doylestown, PA.
This position is Monday - Friday during normal business hours 8:00am - 4:30pm.
To qualfiy, you msut have an active CADC, CADDC, LSW, LCSW, or LPC in PA.
In this role, the D&A Counselor will be responsible for coordination and implementation of the therapeutic services related to the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. This position will directly report to the Vice President of Behavioral Health, Director of Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Services Regional Manager, Behavioral Health Supervisor, Medical Director, and administratively by the HSA
Responsibilities and Duties:
The D&A Counselor will primarily be responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating and implementing of the MAT in accordance with NCCHC/ACA Standards and PCM policies and procedures. In addition, the D&A Counselor will also serve as one of the MAT liaisons between the medical unit and facility staff.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Engages inmates/patients in therapeutic interventions with the goal of addressing substance abuse related concerns.
- Actively assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
- Assesses and documents treatment responses of inmates/patients.
- Facilitates group and individual sessions with inmates/patients in the MAT
- Assists with discharge planning for inmates/patients on the MAT caseload or collaborates with inmate services staff regarding discharge planning (where applicable)
- Facilitates/participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or case consultations with staff across disciplines.
- Is a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and sub-committees as Assists in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria.
- Serves as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
- Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in- service calendar
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Submit copy of professional license and other credentialing information to the corporate office.
- Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned and delegated.
This position provides a two week orientation period where you will be training on-the-job and shadowing with the nursing staff.
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!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
License/Certification:
- CAADC or CADC Certification in PA (Preferred)
- LSW, LCSW, LPC in PA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
