Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor
PrimeCare Medical, Inc.·Allentown, Pennsylvania
PrimeCare Medical, Inc.·Allentown, Pennsylvania
Conduct clinical assessments, risk evaluations, and treatment planning for inmates at the Lehigh County Prison. Serve as a mental health liaison for external services and ensure care standards meet NCCHC guidelines.
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 Lehigh County Prison located in Allentown, PA.
00am - 4:30pm) Monday- Friday.
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.
Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. Part Time PTO package provided and accrued at the rate of 1.0 hour for every 30.0 hours of straight time worked. Max number of PTO hours that may be accrued is 64.0 hours.
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.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
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