PrimeCare Medical is looking for a Case Manager to work full-time in the medical department at the St. Mary's County Detention Center in Leonardtown, MD.

The Case Manager will primarily be responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating and implementing of the mental health program in accordance with all policies and procedures. Other responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the PrimeCare Medical liaison for psychiatric/psychological services outside the facility.
• Provide input to the Health Services Administrator regarding treatment response and progress reports of patients on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Facilitate admission and placement of inmates/patients in forensic and community facilities.
• Monitor and document all psychiatric/psychological clinical services provided.
• Monitor treatment response of inmates/patients.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely entries are made for each inmate/patient contact.
• Work in harmony with mental health agency and legal system.
• Assess mental health status of inmates/patients who have been referred by the primary treatment provider and reviews with the psychiatrist/psychologist.
• Monitor the standards of care in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/psychological standards. Application of standards forms the basis for Quality Assurance criteria.
• Assess mental health status of inmates/patients who have been referred by a primary treatment provider.
• Serve as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
• Develop and conduct in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar, as necessary.
• Actively assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
• Maintain confidentiality at ALL times.
• Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.

Benefits

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options, generous PTO, 401k w/match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, required. Concentration in mental health course work.
• Minimum Two (2) year clinical experience working with adults.
• Experience in corrections preferred
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency
• Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship

Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!