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Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our healthcare team at Laramie County Detention Center located in Cheyenne, WY. As a vital member of our medical staff, you will provide high-quality patient care in a correctional setting. Your expertise will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes.
** There is a $500 sign-on bonus for this opportunity **
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 MedHealth 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 rounds on patients experiencing mental health crises and determines appropriate housing recommendations.
- Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical records in accordance with MedHealth Policies and Procedures, and within state, local, federal guidelines.
- Attends special needs and Medical Administrative Committee meetings with security personnel and mandatory monthly staff meetings with medical staff.
- Other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Active, unrestricted license in the state of Wyoming: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC
- Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience after licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Corrections experience - preferred
Shift Details:
- Full-Time, Wednesday-Saturday: 7:00am-5:30pm
- On-call hours
For more information, visit our website at https://mymedhealth.care/.
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