Case Manager

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. (PCM) is a privately owned, physician founded, nationally accredited correctional healthcare practice. We are looking for a Case Manager to work at the Charles County Detention Center in LaPlata, MD.

This position requires 40 hours of on-site care per week during normal business hours Monday- Friday (i.e 8:00am-4:30pm.). Hourly Rate: $23.00-25.00

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, the case manager will be responsible for coordination and implementation of the behavioral health program, with a focus on after-care planning.

• Responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordination, and implementation of the behavioral health program in accordance with NCCHC/ACA/MCCS Standards.
• Actively assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide by reporting concerns to supervisory staff.
• Assist in the coordination of the admission and placement of certified inmates/patients in forensic and community behavioral health facilities. Initiate paperwork required for the inmates/patient’s admission.
• Document clinical services provided in the electronic medical record in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Monitor inmates/patients’ responses to interventions and report any concerns to supervisory staff.
• Assist patients, particularly those identified as seriously mentally ill, in developing a discharge plan to continue therapeutic services in the community.
• Coordinate with community providers to assist inmates/patients in identifying resources that are available to them post-release.
• Obtain releases from patients to request and obtain records from patient’s previous treatment providers.
• Serve as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility, as necessary.
• Participate in all in-service education programs according to the annual in-service calendar.
• 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 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!

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services degree with a concentration in mental health course work is required.
• 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