Correctional Mental Health Clinician - Therapy & Crisis

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Hondo (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Correctional Managed Care seeks a mental health professional to provide evaluation and therapeutic interventions to patients within a corrections setting. The role collaborates with psychologists and program directors to deliver evidenced-based care while ensuring compliance with policies and aftercare planning.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering individual and group therapy, developing treatment plans, and coordinating with

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, or Social Worker.

Aufgaben

• Interviews, evaluates and diagnoses patients identified as having mental health needs.
• Provides individual and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
• Develops, implements and reviews Individual Treatment Plans.
• Assists with training and education of mental health, medical and other staff.
• Assists in the implementation of Quality Improvement/Quality Management (QI/QM) programs and the monitoring of compliance with required policies, procedures and standards.
• Provides routine consultation and communication with supervisor and/or attending psychiatric provider regarding the status of assigned patients.
• Completes clinically appropriate and timely documentation.
• Liaises with patient, patient families, on-site departments and community agencies to coordinate current treatment and/or facilitate aftercare services.

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, or Social Worker

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Correctional Managed Care seeks a mental health professional to provide evaluation and therapeutic interventions to patients within a corrections setting. The role collaborates with psychologists and program directors to deliver evidenced-based care while ensuring compliance with policies and aftercare planning.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering individual and group therapy, developing treatment plans, and coordinating with