Behavioral Health Clinician — Crisis & Care Coordination

Sheridan Memorial Hospital; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Memorial Hospital in northern Wyoming seeks a Licensed Mental Health Professional to support behavioral health services across the ED, inpatient, outpatient, and the new 7-bed inpatient unit with a crisis stabilization program.

You will perform assessments, crisis intervention, discharge coordination, and collaborations with interdisciplinary teams to connect patients with appropriate care and community resources within our expanding behavioral health program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or closely related field.
• Current active license in one of the following: LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• BLS certification required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform mental health and substance-use assessments in the Emergency Department and inpatient units.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions between inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care.
• Collaborate with medical and behavioral health providers to support integrated care.
• Facilitate referrals and access to community resources aligned with patient treatment goals.
• Coordinate patient/family care conferences and multidisciplinary planning.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with community partners and agencies.
• Screen for and assess mental health and substance-use disorders; support follow-up care engagement.
• Provide patient education on mental health/substance-use conditions and available treatment options.
• Support psychotropic medication management and treatment adherence as prescribed.
• Deliver brief evidence-based behavioral interventions (e.g., motivational interviewing, problem-solving therapy).
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with hospital standards.
• Complete legal reporting/documentation for involuntary hospitalization and other reporting.

Skills

BLS Certification

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or closely related field

Job description

Sheridan Memorial Hospital in northern Wyoming seeks a Licensed Mental Health Professional to support behavioral health services across the ED, inpatient, outpatient, and the new 7-bed inpatient unit with a crisis stabilization program.

You will perform assessments, crisis intervention, discharge coordination, and collaborations with interdisciplinary teams to connect patients with appropriate care and community resources within our expanding behavioral health program.