Mental Health Case Manager - Crain Unit

UTMB Health • Gatesville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides case management, social and habilitative services, and counseling to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). Works under the supervision of a Psychologist, Mental Health Manager or Program Director. Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care organization by assessing and documenting patient mental health needs, monitoring behavior, mental status, and medication compliance, and making appropriate referrals. May administer and score psychometric tests under supervision. Serves as a liaison and patient advocate with program services, including families, classification, medical, security, and other departments. Liaises with patients, families, on-site departments, and community agencies to coordinate treatment and assist with aftercare planning. Conducts supervised individual and group counseling and psychoeducational training, social history assessments, and monitors mental health status. Assists in the implementation of Quality Improvement/Quality Management (QI/QM) programs and monitors compliance with policies, procedures, and standards. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health/Behavioral Science.
• Criminal Justice degree considered with 15 hours of coursework in psychology, social work and/or counseling.
• Two (2) years of Mental Health case management experience.
• Security clearance is required.
• Pre-employment drug testing is also required.

Nice To Haves

• May administer and score psychometric tests under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents a patient's mental health needs.
• Monitors behavior, mental status and medication compliance; makes appropriate referrals.
• Serves as liaison/patient advocate with program services (e.g., families, classification, medical, security, and other departments) for patients with mental health needs.
• Liaises with patient, patient families, on-site departments and community agencies to coordinate current treatment and/or assist with aftercare planning.
• Conducts supervised individual and group counseling and psychoeducational training.
• Conducts social history assessments and monitors mental health status of patients.
• Assists in the implementation of Quality Improvement/Quality Management (QI/QM) programs and the monitoring of compliance with required policies, procedures and standards.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level