What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mental Health Professional position at Mymedtrust?
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Department : Correctional
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : Laramie County Detention Center
Compensation : $45.00 / 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
Salary : $45
