Licensed Mental Health Professional

Department: Correctional

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Laramie County Detention Center

Compensation: $45.00 - $48.00 / hour

Description

We are looking for an experienced Licensed Mental Health Professional to provide services to the detention adult & juvenile patient population in a correctional setting. Days and evenings shifts available
Accepting: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC

Key Responsibilities

Responsible to meet with incarcerated individuals both in the medical unit and in the housing units to evaluate current/past mental health issues

· Responds to mental health emergencies throughout the facility

· Conducts individual counseling and other possible therapies such as group counseling, substance abuse counseling, anger management, etc.

· Collaborates with the psychiatric practitioner regarding patient status and treatment needed

· Monitors psychiatric medication compliance and report to Health Services Administrator and psychiatric practitioner

· Delivers care in accordance with established MedTrust Policies and Procedures

· Makes referrals to appropriate community resources in preparation for release from custody

· Communicates concerns regarding patient safety and behavior to appropriate medical and security personnel

· Initiates involuntary hospitalization paperwork for patients requiring inpatient mental health treatment outside of the correctional facility

· Communicates the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel

· Conducts daily rounds on patients experiencing mental health crises and determines appropriate housing recommendations

· Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedTrust Policies and Procedures

· Attends special needs and Medical Administrative Committee meetings with detention administration and mandatory monthly staff meetings with medical staff

· Other duties as necessary

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Active, unrestricted license in the state of Wyoming: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC (REQUIRED)

Minimum 1 year clinical experience after licensure (REQUIRED)

Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association (REQUIRED)

Corrections experience preferred