We are offering a sign on bonus for this position!

PCM Correctional Healthcare Inc. (i.e., PCM) has been in operation since 1986. We are a privately owned, physician founded, nationally accredited correctional healthcare practice.

PCM provides comprehensive medical, mental health, & dental care services to over 70 county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout the states of PA, MD, NY, NH, & FL.

Correctional mental/behavioral health care provides a challenging and exciting world of opportunities for Counselors and Social Workers today and is similar to working in an emergency room or clinic. Each day is both challenging and rewarding, serving a vulnerable/underserved & very appreciative patient population.

We are currently looking for a Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LCSW) to work as a Behavioral Health Professional at the Flagler County Detention Center in Bunnell, FL . We also offer supervision if needed for anyone working towards their license!

This is a traditional full-time position, requiring 40 hours of on-site medical care per week, Monday – Friday, during normal business hours (i.e., ~8:00a- 4:30p).

Some important key points:

• Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience.
• Company-paid family health care offered (i.e., medical/prescription/dental/vision).
• Elective life insurance/STD/LTD benefits offered.
• Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
• Company-paid liability insurance (including tail coverage) provided.
• Generous PTO & Holiday package provided.

Job Description:

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.

This position is exciting and fast paced, and as such we must have someone who is able to multi-task well and has excellent time management skills. They must also have the ability to work independently and be comfortable collaborating remotely.

• Must be actively licensed as a LMHC, LSW, or LCSW in the State of Florida.
• 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 & experience with substance abuse/MAT (i.e., medicated assisted treatment) highly preferred.

Are you looking for...?

• Reliable/Flexible schedules?
• Work-life balance?
• Competitive salaries/compensation?
• Exceptional benefits for you and your family?
• Co-workers and support staff who understand the value of teamwork?
• Strong/supportive leadership?
• Opportunities for professional growth & development?

If you said yes, then a career in Correctional Mental Health Care with PCM Correctional Healthcare Inc. may be exactly what you have been looking for!