Licensed Mental Health Professional

Licensed Mental Health Professional Department: Correctional Employment Type: Full Time Location: Laramie County Detention Center Compensation: $45.00 - $50.00 / 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