Mental Health Clinician II, Pediatrics, Developmental, Behavioral, & Mental Health (Galveston)
About The Position
This position provides mental health evaluation and therapeutic intervention to patients. The clinician works under the supervision of a Psychologist, Mental Health Manager, and/or Program Director, and contributes to the success of the UTMB Managed Care organization. The position involves evaluating and diagnosing patients with mental health needs, providing psychotherapy and crisis intervention, and developing and reviewing Individual Treatment Plans. It also includes staff education, participation in quality improvement and compliance activities, timely clinical documentation, and coordination with patients, families, departments, and community agencies to support treatment and aftercare. The work takes place in standard hospital, clinical, laboratory, and/or office environments. The clinician may be exposed to communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and disoriented or combative patients. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.
- Current licensure as a Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, or Clinical Social Worker.
- Five years of experience as an LPA, LPC, or LCSW.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Counseling or Psychology, or a related field.
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Professional Counselor or Psychological Associate.
- Five years of experience as a Licensed Counselor.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the success of the UTMB Managed Care organization.
- Interview, evaluate, and diagnose patients identified as having mental health needs.
- Provide individual and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
- Develop, implement, and review Individual Treatment Plans.
- Assist with training and education of mental health, medical, and other staff.
- Assist in implementing Quality Improvement/Quality Management (QI/QM) programs and monitoring compliance with required policies, procedures, and standards.
- Provide routine consultation and communication with the supervisor and/or attending provider regarding assigned patients’ status.
- Complete clinically appropriate and timely documentation.
- Liaise with patients, patient families, on-site departments, and community agencies to coordinate current treatment and/or facilitate aftercare services.
- Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
