Mental Health Counselor Job in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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S-MHC-9144786

We're seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor to join a correctional mental health team in Oshkosh, WI on a 26-week contract starting ASAP. This role is hands-on and fast-paced, working within a secure facility to support inmates' mental health needs. The schedule runs mornings into early evening (approximately 7:30 AM-6:00 PM), and the pay is $48.20/hour. What you'll bring Active LPC license in Wisconsin. Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field. Experience in correctional, clinical, or community mental health settings is preferred. Strong crisis intervention and suicide risk-assessment skills. Comfort working effectively within a secure correctional environment. Excellent verbal and written communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills. What you'll do Perform mental health assessments, screenings, and diagnostic evaluations for inmates. Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based interventions. Create, implement, and update individualized treatment plans. Respond to mental health crises, conduct suicide risk assessments, and help stabilize acute situations. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including medical, security, and psychiatric staff. Keep timely, accurate clinical documentation that meets Wisconsin DOC standards. Join case discussions, treatment meetings, and contribute to program development. Teach coping strategies, behavior-management skills, and rehabilitation-focused education. Adhere to ethical standards, confidentiality rules, and facility safety protocols. If you're skilled at risk assessment, crisis management, and providing trauma-informed care in secure settings, this contract offers meaningful, impactful work supporting a vulnerable population.