Independent Examiner

A Day in the Life of a Independent Examiner

Provides services to patients who are involuntarily detained under state law at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC). Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients throughout the various stages of the statutory process to make clinical recommendations to the patient, family and court as required by the Wyoming Statute Title 25 process.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

Here is What You Will Be Doing:

• Responsible for completing a comprehensive clinical assessment of patients who have been involuntarily detained under Title 25.
• Gathers pertinent clinical, psychosocial and risk history from the patient, the patients chart documentation, the patients significant others as appropriate, other providers and the treating clinical team to include the medical or psychiatric attending.
• Attends clinical rounds and staffings regarding the involuntary patient and consult with hospital counsel as needed on legal issues.
• Responsible for preparing and presenting the court report under Wyoming Mental Health Statute Title 25-10 -109 and 25-10-110 ( with psychiatry oversight for the 110 report) based upon the comprehensive clinical assessment to include least restrictive and most therapeutic clinical options for care.
• Liases with The Laramie County Attorneys Office as needed and provide clinical information regarding involuntarily detained patients as needed.
• Tracks his/her productivity on a monthly basis.
• Participates in appropriate professional development both through hospital provided and independent means.
• Partners in the scheduling process for the position and contribute to other quality assurance activities or shared governance activities within the health system when appropriate.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to evidence alignment as competent with all True Care Behaviors and the Mission and Vision of CRMC
• Ability and willingness to accept and actively participate in clinical supervision
• Ability to effectively partner with clinical team members, support staff, the County Attorney’s Office, Court Commissioner’s, patients counsel and the community as appropriate

Here is What You Need:

• Master’s Degree or higher
• Licensed by the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board
• Two (2) or more years of experience in counseling and/or assessment

About Cheyenne Regional:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!