Mental Health Clinician - Galveston County Jail - Full-Time
About The Position
Correctional Managed Care’s mission 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). The Mental Health Clinician provides mental health evaluation and therapeutic intervention to patients and works under the supervision of a Psychologist, Mental Health Manager and/or Program Director. The role contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation. It involves evaluating and diagnosing patients with mental health needs; providing individual and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention; developing and reviewing Individual Treatment Plans; supporting staff education; helping monitor quality programs and compliance; coordinating with providers, families, departments and community agencies; and maintaining timely clinical documentation. The position is located within a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
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.
- Security clearance is required.
- Pre-employment drug testing is required.
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 (QI/QM) programs and monitoring compliance with required policies, procedures and standards.
- Provide routine consultation and communication with the supervisor and/or attending psychiatric provider regarding assigned patients’ status.
- Complete clinically appropriate and timely documentation.
- Liaise with patients, their families, on-site departments and community agencies to coordinate current treatment and/or facilitate aftercare services.
- Adhere to the department’s internal controls and reporting structure.
- Perform related duties as required.
- Contribute to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation.
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Job Type
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