Mental Health Manager - Hutchins Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Dallas is seeking a licensed psychologist to lead mental health assessment and intervention for incarcerated patients.

You will supervise mental health staff, coordinate services, and participate in an interdisciplinary management team to ensure quality care, timely documentation, and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field required.
• Permanent Texas licensure/certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver mental health assessment and intervention for patients.
• supervise mental health staff and ensure proper documentation and scheduling.
• participate in interdisciplinary management decisions affecting service delivery.

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field

Texas licensure/certification as Psychologist, Psychological Associate, Licensed Clinician Social Worker, or Professional Counselor

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 the coordination and delivery of mental health assessment and intervention to patients; serves as a member of an interdisciplinary management team for decisions affecting the delivery of mental health services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation.
• Provides clinical and administrative supervision of mental health staff.
• Ensures coordination of the scheduling and delivery of mental health services.
• Conducts and supervises mental health treatment.
• Develops and provides in-service training to mental health, medical staff, and other designated staff.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary management team.
• Responsible for the implementation, compliance, and successful outcome of all mental health Quality Management programs.
• Serves as mental health representative with other on-site departments regarding the delivery of mental health services.
• Ensures professional liaison with patient families and community agencies.
• Ensures completion of clinically appropriate and timely documentation.
• 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 or Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field.
• Permanent, current Texas licensure/certification as a Psychologist, Psychological Associate, Licensed Clinician Social Worker, or Professional Counselor.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work 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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Dallas

Work Locations

Hutchins State Jail

Job

Social ServiceRegular

Employee Status

Manager

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2026, 8:42:00 AM