Behavioral Health Professional - Leesport, United States - PrimeCare Medical, Inc.

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.
PrimeCare Medical, Inc.
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Leesport, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

PrimeCare Medical is currently looking for 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
Berks County Jail located in
Leesport, PA.


This position requires 40 hours of on-site care with some evening shift hours (i.e., 10:00a - 6:30p or 11:00a - 7:30p), and rotating at least one (1) Saturday per month.


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.


Responsibilities:


  • Conduct clinical assessments based on referrals and selfreferrals. 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 selfharm 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 inservice education programs according to annual inservice 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 & longterm disability.
  • Generous PTO & Floating Holiday package.
  • 401k retirement with discretionary company match and more

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.
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