LPC — Contract Mental Health Counselor for Correctional Facility in Oshkosh, WI (26 wk, $48.20/hr)

Ref #: S-MHC-9144788

Location: Oshkosh, WI
Type: Contract — 26 weeks
Start: ASAP
Schedule: 07:30 AM–06:00 PM
Rate: $48.20/hr

Required qualifications

• Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in Wisconsin
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field
• Experience in correctional, clinical, or community mental health settings preferred
• Strong crisis intervention and suicide/risk-assessment skills
• Ability to work effectively in a secure correctional environment
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills

Key responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments, screenings, and diagnostic evaluations for inmates
• Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based therapeutic techniques
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans
• Respond to mental health crises, perform suicide risk assessments, and provide crisis stabilization
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (medical, security, psychiatric)
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation per WI DOC standards
• Participate in case reviews, treatment meetings, and mental health program development
• Provide education on coping strategies, behavior management, and rehabilitation
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, confidentiality rules, and facility safety protocols