Mental Health Clinician, Pediatrics, Developmental, Behavioral, & Mental Health Division (Galveston)
About The Position
The Mental Health Clinician provides mental health evaluations and therapeutic interventions to patients in the Pediatrics, Developmental, Behavioral, & Mental Health Division in Galveston. The position works under the supervision of a Psychologist, Mental Health Manager, and/or Program Director. The clinician interviews, evaluates, and diagnoses patients with mental health needs; provides psychotherapy and crisis intervention; develops and reviews Individual Treatment Plans; and coordinates treatment and aftercare with patients, families, departments, and community agencies. The role also supports staff training, quality improvement and compliance activities, timely clinical documentation, and communication with supervisors and attending providers.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, or Social Worker.
Responsibilities
- 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 programs and monitoring compliance with required policies, procedures, and standards.
- Provide routine consultation and communicate 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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Job Type
Full-time
