Mental Health Manager - Ferguson Unit
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Midway, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for the coordination and delivery of mental health assessment and intervention to patients; serves as a member of an interdisciplinary management team for decisions affecting the delivery of mental health services. Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation. The mission of Correctional Managed Care 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).
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field.
- Permanent, current Texas licensure/certification as a Psychologist, Psychological Associate, Licensed Clinician Social Worker, or Professional Counselor.
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical and administrative supervision of mental health staff.
- Ensures coordination of the scheduling and delivery of mental health services.
- Conducts and supervises mental health treatment.
- Develops and provides in-service training to mental health, medical staff, and other designated staff.
- Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary management team.
- Responsible for the implementation, compliance, and successful outcome of all mental health Quality Management programs.
- Serves as mental health representative with other on-site departments regarding the delivery of mental health services.
- Ensures professional liaison with patient families and community agencies.
- Ensures completion of clinically appropriate and timely documentation.
- 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
Manager
