Mental Health Clinician - Ferguson Unit

Utmb; Midway (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health Correctional Managed Care delivers mental health evaluation and therapy to underserved patient populations within Texas correctional facilities. The clinician works under supervision to assess, diagnose and treat inmates or detainees with complex needs.

Responsibilities include individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and collaboration with staff and external agencies. A master’s degree and licensure eligibility are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience providing mental health services in clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, evaluates and diagnoses patients with mental health needs.
• Provides individual and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
• Develops, implements and reviews Individual Treatment Plans.
• Completes clinically appropriate and timely documentation.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Psychotherapy

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work

Job description

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

Responsible for providing mental health evaluation and therapeutic intervention to patients. Works under the supervision of a Psychologist, Mental Health Manager and/or Program Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation.
• 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.

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

• 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.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

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