Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)

Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 1910 Pioneer Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001 $45

• $50 an hour
• Full-time MedTrust Staffing 36 reviews $45
• $50 an hour
• Full-time 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.

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/.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45.00

• $50.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Psychiatry Work Location:

In person