Mental Health Clinician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

TTUHSC Managed Care at the Clements Correctional Unit in Amarillo seeks a Mental Health Clinician to provide psychological evaluations, diagnostic services, and counseling to an inmate caseload. You will work under a senior clinician and take responsibility for clinical actions in a balanced, independent role.

Join a structured, supportive environment with opportunities in crisis intervention, collaboration with security and medical staff, and ongoing professional development within a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed LPC preferred for the role and practice in Texas facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological evaluations, diagnostic services, and counseling to an assigned inmate caseload.
• Perform telehealth in clinics as assigned and manage daily documentation by close of business.
• Coordinate with security and medical staff, and assist in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.
• Complete referrals to mental health providers and ensure accurate, timely reporting.

Skills

Licensed LPC

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Job description

Extended Job Title

Mental Health Clinician

Position Description

Make a difference where it matters most.

Join a dedicated team of professionals working at the intersectionof behavioral health and public safety. As a Mental HealthClinician with Texas Tech University HealthSciences Center Managed Care at the Clements Correctional Unit, you’ll play a vital role in supporting a population with complexneeds—providing care that promotes stability, rehabilitation, andlong-term wellness.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professionallooking to make a difference in the field of mental health. In thisrole, you will provide psychological evaluations, diagnosticservices, and counseling to an assigned patient caseload. Whileworking under the guidance of a senior clinician, you’ll have thechance to take full responsibility for your clinical actions anddecisions. This position offers a great balance of independent workwith limited administrative and supervisory duties, making itperfect for someone eager to grow and apply their expertise in asupportive environment.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Meaningful Impact : You’ll deliver critical mentalhealth services to underserved individuals, helping them navigatechallenges and improve their quality of life.
• Professional Growth : Work in a dynamic clinicalenvironment with a diverse caseload. You’ll collaborate withsecurity and medical staff, and gain unique experience in crisisintervention, forensic assessment, and trauma-informed care.
• Team-Based Culture : You’ll join a supportive team ofclinicians who value collaboration, ethical practice, andprofessional excellence.
• Structured & Supportive Environment : With setschedules and low client no-show rates, you’ll be able to focus onwhat matters—delivering high-quality care.
• Job Stability & Benefits : Enjoy consistent hours,competitive pay, retirement options, generous leave policies, andaccess to training and certification programs.

Requisition ID

45715BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

$36.00

Major/Essential Functions

• Inmate risk management.
• Detection of severe mental illness in all inmateinteraction.
• General inmate management of severely mentally ill and at riskinmates.
• Process referrals to the medical and mental healthproviders.
• Completes referrals to crisis management.
• Correct and thorough completion of all types of clinicalinterviews. Completes all daily documentation by the close ofbusiness each day.
• Notify security of Inmate protection investigation (IPI) andinmate threats toward others as instructed by the Safe PrisonsPlan.
• Processes cancellations of referrals to Behavioral healthfacility (BHF).
• Assessments written based upon balanced clinicaljudgement.
• Effectively prioritizing job duties while maintaining riskmanagement as a priority. Maintains monthly productivity numbers asset by Behavioral Health Management Team.
• Adheres to all policies and standards.
• Professional growth, development, and utilization ofsupervision.
• Professionally complete other unit specific tasks, includingsuicide prevention screener and mental health chain inreminders.
• Performs a various to be determined and assigned by theRegional Manager, Senior Director, Direct Supervisor, ordesignees.
• Conducts telehealth in clinics as assigned.
• Ensures all inmate reminders are accurate and complete.
• If applicable: Facilitate group counseling and treatmentplanning for inpatient or otherwise assigned, inmates.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

$31.00

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Monday- Friday

Work Location

Amarillo

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed LPC

Department

Psych PAMIO Inpatient Facility

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For ,TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits , including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

About the Division:

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do.

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.