Mental Health Clinician (MHC) - Henley Unit
About The Position
Responsible for providing mental health evaluation and therapeutic intervention to patients. Works under the supervision of a Psychologist, Mental Health Manager and/or Program Director. Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation. Interviews, evaluates and diagnoses patients identified as having mental health needs. Provides individual and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention. Develops, implements and reviews Individual Treatment Plans. Assists with training and education of mental health, medical and other staff. Assists in the implementation of Quality Improvement/Quality Management (QI/QM) programs and the monitoring of compliance with required policies, procedures and standards. Provides routine consultation and communication with supervisor and/or attending psychiatric provider regarding the status of assigned patients. Completes clinically appropriate and timely documentation. Liaises with patient, patient families, on-site departments and community agencies to coordinate current treatment and/or facilitate aftercare services. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. Performs related duties as required.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or 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 also required.
Responsibilities
- Interviews, evaluates and diagnoses patients identified as having mental health needs.
- Provides individual and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
- Develops, implements and reviews Individual Treatment Plans.
- Assists with training and education of mental health, medical and other staff.
- Assists in the implementation of Quality Improvement/Quality Management (QI/QM) programs and the monitoring of compliance with required policies, procedures and standards.
- Provides routine consultation and communication with supervisor and/or attending psychiatric provider regarding the status of assigned patients.
- Completes clinically appropriate and timely documentation.
- Liaises with patient, patient families, on-site departments and community agencies to coordinate current treatment and/or facilitate aftercare services.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
- Performs related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
