Behavioral Health Supervisor at Primecare

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical monitoring, Therapeutic interventions, Suicide prevention, Case consultation, Staff supervision, Quality assurance, In-service education, Chart auditing, Mental health stabilization, Substance abuse counseling, Interdisciplinary coordination, Forensic behavioral health, Documentation, Disciplinary process management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description PrimeCare Medical is currently looking for a Behavioral Health Supervisor to work in the medical department at the Lehigh County Prison located in Allentown, PA. Must be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LCSW) to qualify. This a Full-Time 40-hour position, working Monday - Friday, during normal business hours (8:00am - 4:30pm). Job Responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Supervisor is responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordination and implementation of the behavioral health program in accordance with NCCHC/ACA/MCCS standards. Other responsibilities include: Engage inmates/patients in therapeutic interventions with the goal of stabilizing mental health and substance abuse related concerns. Actively facilitate the implementation of the institution's suicide prevention policy. Assist in the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide. Assess and document treatment responses of inmates/patients. Assist in the coordination of the admission and placement of inmates/patients to forensic and community behavioral health facilities. Initiate required paperwork for the inmates/patient's entry. Serve as the behavioral health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff. Facilitate/participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or case consultations with staff across disciplines. Aduit charts of psychiatric/psychological clinical services provided. Ensure complete, accurate and timely entries are made for each inmate/patient contact. Provide case consultation and supervision to Behavioral Health Professionals and Behavioral Health Staff. Maintain documentation of this. Responsible for the implementation of corrective feedback and the progressive disciplinary process for Behavioral Health Professionals and Behavioral Health Staff. Serve as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary. Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar. Benefits: PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include: Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. Annual Salary range is $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 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 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.

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Supervisor oversees the clinical monitoring and implementation of behavioral health programs within a correctional facility. They provide direct therapeutic interventions, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with institutional standards and suicide prevention policies.