Licensed Mental Health Professional

Job Description

Job Description

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