Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

3 weeks ago


Towson, United States PrimeCare Medical, Inc. Full time

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for a **Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (LMSW/LCSW, LGPC/LCPC or LADC) t**o work in the medical department at the **Anne** **Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities.** We have openings at both the **Ordnance Road Correctional Center **and** Jennifer Road Detention Center.**

This position is Monday - Friday during normal business hours 8:00am - 4:30pm.

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.

**Responsibilities**:
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 Requirements**:

- Must be certified as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (LADC) and/or Licensed Clinician (LMSW, LCSW, LGPC, LCPC)
- Bachelor’s Degree / Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services degree with a concentration in mental health course work.
- Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred.
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency
- Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship

**Company Overview**:
PCM is committed to managing and reducing risk in correctional health care by providing cost-effective quality health care management, continuously improving the standards of care and striving for national accreditation for all facilities.

Dedicated to correctional health care, PCM prides itself on our strong client relationships, as well as effective and efficient management of health care services. These attributes continue to be the hallmark of our success. With new health care contracts established regularly, opportunities for advancement and development are ample.



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