Mental Health Case Manager - Bell Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Cleveland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas healthcare organization seeks a Mental Health Case Manager for the Bell Unit. This role involves providing case management and social services to patients within a correctional environment. The successful candidate will assess mental health needs, monitor behavior, and conduct counseling sessions. A Bachelor's degree in relevant fields is required, along with experience in Mental Health case management. The position involves working in a secure setting, necessitating security clearance and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health/Behavioral Science required.
• 15 hours of relevant coursework for Criminal Justice degree with 2 years of experience in Mental Health case management.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management and social services to patients.
• Assesses and documents patients' mental health needs.
• Monitors patient behavior and medication compliance.
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions.
• May administer and score psychometric tests under supervision.
• Liaises with patient, patient families, on-site departments and community agencies to coordinate current treatment and/or assist with aftercare planning.
• Conducts supervised individual and group counseling and psychoeducational training.
• Conducts social history assessments and monitors mental health status of patients.
• Assists in the implementation of Quality Improvement/Quality Management (QI/QM) programs and the monitoring of compliance with required policies, procedures and standards.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Case management

Social services

Counseling

Patient advocacy

Psychometric assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health/Behavioral Science

Criminal Justice degree with required coursework

Job description

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The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY

Provides case management, social and habilitative services, and counseling to patients. Works under the supervision of a Psychologist, Mental Health Manager or Program Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care organization.
• Assesses and documents a patient's mental health needs.
• Monitors behavior, mental status and medication compliance; makes appropriate referrals.
• May administer and score psychometric tests under supervision.
• Serves as liaison/patient advocate with program services (e.g., families, classification, medical, security, and other departments) for patients with mental health needs.
• Liaises with patient, patient families, on-site departments and community agencies to coordinate current treatment and/or assist with aftercare planning.
• Conducts supervised individual and group counseling and psychoeducational training.
• Conducts social history assessments and monitors mental health status of patients.
• Assists in the implementation of Quality Improvement/Quality Management (QI/QM) programs and the monitoring of compliance with required policies, procedures and standards.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT

Standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health/Behavioral Science.
• Criminal Justice degree considered with 15 hours of coursework in psychology, social work and/or counseling with two (2) years of Mental Health case management experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.