Correctional Mental Health Clinician: Therapy & Evaluation

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Midway (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care is seeking a Mental Health professional to provide evaluation and therapeutic intervention to patients within a prison or correctional setting. You will work under the supervision of a Psychologist, Mental Health Manager and/or Program Director.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, delivering individual and group psychotherapy, developing treatment plans, coordinating aftercare, and ensuring documentation and compliance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Mental health assessment

Education

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

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care is seeking a Mental Health professional to provide evaluation and therapeutic intervention to patients within a prison or correctional setting. You will work under the supervision of a Psychologist, Mental Health Manager and/or Program Director.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, delivering individual and group psychotherapy, developing treatment plans, coordinating aftercare, and ensuring documentation and compliance