Principal Licensed Counselor 2026-01836

State of Wyoming•Statewide, WY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is seeking a Licensed Counselor Assessor for the Field Services Division for either the Rock Springs, Evanston, Lander, Jackson, or Pinedale area. Assessors conduct court-ordered clinical substance abuse assessments and mental health screens to be submitted to the courts for persons with felonies or three or more DUIs within 10 years in Wyoming courts. The Field Services Division oversees the case management of probationers and parolees to facilitate their reintegration into society. DOC is a positive, evolving department with job variety and challenges that help make a difference with offenders and the community. This position offers a yearly paid continued education credit subscription through online programs and allows for Telework four days a week. "Telework must be performed within the State of Wyoming." The candidate must be fully licensed in Wyoming. Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future Flexible schedules and work-life balance options Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE !

Requirements

Master's Degree (typically in a field that meets the academic standards of the board)
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in a field that meets the academic standards of the board) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Certified Practitioner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and/or Licensed Professional Counselor, Provisionally Licensed Social Worker and/or Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor
Telework must be performed within the State of Wyoming.
Candidate must be fully licensed in Wyoming.

Nice To Haves

Wyoming-licensed mental health clinician with experience in a clinical setting
Experience with clinical assessments
Advanced education
Criminal justice experience

Responsibilities

Conducts substance abuse assessments and mental health screens for several Field Offices and Institutions using the Addiction Severity Index (ASI), the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the current version of the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM), and other standard assessment tools as clinically indicated.
Facilitate requests for information from community treatment providers for collateral information to provide the most accurate and realistic report possible.
Generate formal clinical assessment notes and reports, including diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations, as part of the Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports for the Court's consideration at sentencing.
Collaborate with Probation and Parole Agents and other collateral sources in preparing these reports to provide the most accurate and realistic report possible.
Attend and participate in regular clinical and administrative supervisory and staff meetings and training as needed.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of current best practices in substance abuse and mental health regarding the population served, following program certification requirements.
Provide crisis intervention and consultation for clients when needed.
Provide expert testimony in court when required to clarify and explain conclusions contained in assessments.