Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Licensed Professional Counselor needed at Laramie County Detention Center! Accepting: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC Shift Details: Position is 40 hours per week, four 10 hour shifts, from 7 AM to 5:30 PM, Sunday - Wednesday. Compensation: $45-$48/hour plus benefits 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 Qualifications: 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 preferredJob Type: Full-timePay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insuranceMedical Specialty: Addiction Medicine PsychiatrySchedule: 10 hour shiftExperience: unsupervised counseling: 1 year (Required)License/Certification: unrestricted Wyoming LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or LPC license (Required)Ability to Relocate: Cheyenne, WY: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person