Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

PrimeCare Medical is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional in the medical department at the Indiana County Jail. The role involves conducting clinical assessments, risk assessments, and facilitating admission and placement of inmates/patients to forensic hospitals. The Behavioral Health Professional will also serve as the mental health liaison for mental health services outside the facility.

What You Will Do

Conduct clinical assessments, risk assessments, and make referrals to psychiatry when necessary. Serve as the mental health liaison for mental health services outside the facility. Facilitate admission and placement of inmates/patients to forensic hospitals. Monitor all mental health services provided and ensure that standards of care are in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/psychological standards.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or greater in Social Work, Psychology, or related Human Service field with a concentration in clinical course work, training, and/or experience. The candidate should be licensed as a LPC, LSW, or LCSW in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and have a minimum of two years of experience.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a LPC, LSW, or LCSW in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Must hold a Master’s degree or greater in 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.

Benefits

• 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)
• Company-paid life insurance provided & additional insurance benefits offered
• Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match)
• Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 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.