Sr Mental Health Clinician (Transmountain)

Texas Tech University•El Paso, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a responsible professional position with limited administrative and supervisory duties at the unit level. Specific duties include testing, psychological evaluation and diagnostic services as well as counseling an assigned patient caseload. This position functions under the supervision of a higher-level licensed psychologist, but the individual has full professional responsibility for their actions and advice. Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to be performed onsite at TTEP. Under the direction of the TCHATT Psychiatrist, program director, or designee, provides evidence-based psychotherapy to identified TCHATT program participants in the region, in person and via telemedicine. Responds to initial assessment inquiry and coordinates care with the clinical support team as needed. Coordinates with school counselor, admin, child, and guardian/parent during scheduled appointments; in person and telemedicine. Maintains and demonstrates knowledge of services available and provides information and referral as part of continuity of care. Employee may provide presentations on the TCHATT Program, referral process, and resources. Provides support to the triage team for the TCHATT program. Completes evaluation at intake and develops an individualized treatment plan for TCHATT Participants. Provides brief, time-limited services through evidence-based psychotherapy. Collaborates with community agencies and providers to ensure access for services in line with Individual Treatment Plans. Maintains positive community relationships to ensure accurate referral access. Obtains all necessary authorization to provide services. 100% of all services will have proper authorization on file. Performs all other related duties, within the scope of practice, on an as-needed basis or as required by Supervisor. Employee is responsible for performing all other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university OR Doctoral intern student enrolled in an accredited psychology graduate program
2 years of experience
Licensed Professional Counselors(LPC), LPC-Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or related.
Knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders.
Ability to formulate treatment goals and apply appropriate clinical interventions using professional counseling practices.
Basic knowledge of professional counseling practice with emphasis on human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic interventions, and strategies that address high risk behaviors, wellness, personal growth, and career development across the life span
Basic skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, maintaining accurate, timely and thorough clinical documentation and delivery of services, such as Telehealth.
Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of counseling.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.
Must be capable of working on several tasks simultaneously and does so according to designated time frames and level of importance.
Must have a strong work ethic and follow ethical guidelines.
Individual casework practice, crisis intervention, information and referral, case management and interviewing.

Responsibilities

Provides evidence-based psychotherapy to identified TCHATT program participants in the region, in person and via telemedicine.
Responds to initial assessment inquiry and coordinates care with clinical support team as needed.
Coordinates with school counselor, admin, child, and guardian/parent during scheduled appointments; in person and telemedicine.
Maintains and demonstrates knowledge of services available and provide information and referral as a part of continuity of care.
May provide presentations on the TCHATT Program, referral process, and resources.
Provides support to triage team for TCHATT program.
Completes evaluation at intake and develops an individualized treatment plan for TCHATT Participants.
Provides brief time-limited services through evidenced based psychotherapy.
Collaborates with community agencies and providers to ensure access for service in line with Individual Treatment Plans.
Maintains positive community relationship to ensure accurate referral access.
Obtains all necessary authorization to provide services.
Performs all other related duties, within the scope of practice, on an as needed basis or as required by Supervisor.
Coordinates and maintains filing / record keeping systems.
Uses TTUHSC EMR for record keeping and Trayt for statewide reporting.
Remains current with licensure, certification and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
Adheres to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP Ops, etc.).
Personally demonstrates, displays and acts in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork).
Serves as a Values leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
Actively promotes and encourages staff across the institution.
Performs all other duties as assigned.