Mental Health Clinician

Myhhhh; Wichita Falls (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance at no cost for full-time members

Paid Time Off including holidays and vacation

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Résumé du poste

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Mental Health Clinician in Wichita Falls, Texas. In this role, you will support the mental health needs of inmates through psychological evaluations and counseling, working under the guidance of a senior clinician. Required qualifications include a Master's degree in psychology and potentially an LPC. The position offers competitive pay, health plans, and a structured work environment focused on professional growth and stability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide psychological evaluations, diagnostic services, and counseling to an assigned patient caseload.
• Detect severe mental illness in inmate interactions.
• Complete all daily documentation by the close of business each day.

Connaissances

Crisis intervention

Forensic assessment

Trauma-informed care

Formation

Master's degree in psychology or a related field

Graduate program from CACREP accredited university

Description du poste

Extended Job Title

Mental Health Clinician

Position Description Make a difference where it matters most.

Join a dedicated team of professionals working at the intersection of behavioral health and public safety. As a Mental Health Clinician with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care at the James Allred Correctional Unit, you’ll play a vital role in supporting a population with complex needs—providing care that promotes stability, rehabilitation, and long-term wellness. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to make a difference in the field of mental health. In this role, you will provide psychological evaluations, diagnostic services, and counseling to an assigned patient caseload. While working under the guidance of a senior clinician, you’ll have the chance to take full responsibility for your clinical actions and decisions. This position offers a great balance of independent work with limited administrative and supervisory duties, making it perfect for someone eager to grow and apply their expertise in a supportive environment.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Meaningful Impact : You’ll deliver critical mental health services to underserved individuals, helping them navigate challenges and improve their quality of life.
• Professional Growth : Work in a dynamic clinical environment with a diverse caseload. You’ll collaborate with security and medical staff, and gain unique experience in crisis intervention, forensic assessment, and trauma‑informed care.
• Team‑Based Culture : You’ll join a supportive team of clinicians who value collaboration, ethical practice, and professional excellence.
• Structured & Supportive Environment : With set schedules and low client no‑show rates, you’ll be able to focus on what matters—delivering high‑quality care.
• Job Stability & Benefits : Enjoy consistent hours, competitive pay, retirement options, generous leave policies, and access to training and certification programs.

Major / Essential Functions:

• Detects severe mental illness in all inmate interaction.
• Mitigates inmate risk to self and others by utilizing risk‑management procedures.
• General management of mentally ill and at‑risk inmates.
• Process referrals to medical and mental health providers.
• Completes referrals to crisis management.
• Correct and thorough completion of all types of clinical interviews. Completes all daily documentation by the close of business each day.
• Reports inmate protection investigation (IPI) and inmate threats to others to security as instructed by Safe Prisons Plan.
• Processes cancellations of referrals to Behavioral Health Facilities.
• Assessments written based upon balanced clinical judgment.
• Effectively prioritizes job duties while maintaining risk management as a priority. Maintains monthly productivity numbers assigned by Behavioral Health Management Team.
• Professionally completes other unit specific tasks including Suicide Prevention screening and Mental Health chain‑in reminders.
• Conducts telehealth clinics as assigned by direct Supervisor or Senior Director of Outpatient Services.
• Ensures accurate and complete record of appropriate caseload reminders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate program completed at a university accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)/Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC‑A) preferred.

Required Qualifications:

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

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.

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