What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPC — Contract Mental Health Counselor for Correctional Facility in Oshkosh, WI (26 wk, $48.20/hr) position at Adelphi Staffing, LLC?
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