Mental Health Clinician II - Plane Unit - Casual Position

UTMB Health; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician II to provide essential mental health evaluations and therapeutic interventions within a correctional setting. This role involves interviewing and diagnosing patients, developing treatment plans, and providing individual and group psychotherapy. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care while adhering to strict compliance standards. This position is limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week and offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on underserved populations. Join a mission-driven organization focused on improving lives and providing equitable healthcare.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field and current licensure required.
• 5 years experience as an LPA, LPC, or LCSW is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health evaluations and provide therapeutic interventions.
• Develop and implement Individual Treatment Plans for patients.

Skills

Mental Health Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Crisis Intervention

Individual Treatment Plans

Patient Communication

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work

Current licensure as a Professional Counselor

Tools

Standard Office Equipment

Job description

For application assistance, please email [e-mail]. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

Job Description - Mental Health Clinician II - Plane Unit - Casual Position (2501875)

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 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:

• May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.

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.
• Current licensure as a Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, or Clinical Social Worker.
• Five (5) years experience as an LPA, LPC, or LCSW.

This is a non-benefit eligible position and limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.

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 VEVRRA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Dayton

Other Locations

Work Locations

904 FM 686

Dayton 77535 - 6378

Job

Social Service

Organization

UTMB Health

Employee Status: Non-Manager

Job Posting

Apr 2, 2025, 5:14:15 PM