Mental Health Clinician (MHC) MHTDP - Polunsky

UTMB Health•Livingston, TX

About The Position

The Mental Health Clinician provides mental health evaluations and therapeutic interventions to patients within UTMB Correctional Managed Care, which serves underserved populations in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. The clinician works under the supervision of a Psychologist, Mental Health Manager, and/or Program Director. The role is located within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center and requires security clearance and pre-employment drug testing.

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

Contribute to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation.
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 communication with the supervisor and/or attending psychiatric 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 the department’s established internal controls and reporting structure.
Perform related duties as required.