Mental Health Clinician

About the Role

This is a responsible professional position with limited administrative and supervisory duties at the unit level. Specific duties include testing, psychological evaluation, diagnostic services, and counseling for an assigned patient caseload. The position functions under the supervision of a higher-level licensed psychologist, but the individual has full professional responsibility for their actions and advice.

Responsibilities

• Detection of severe mental illness in all inmate interactions.
• Inmate risk management.
• General outpatient (O/P) management of severely mentally ill and at-risk inmates.
• Process referrals to medical and mental health providers.
• Correct and thorough completion of all types of clinical interviews.
• Complete all daily documentation by the close of business each day.
• Process releases from CDO, MHO, or referrals to BHF.
• Write assessments based on balanced clinical judgment.
• Effectively prioritize job duties while maintaining risk management as a priority.
• Maintain monthly productivity numbers as set by the Behavioral Health Management Team.
• Follow all Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Health Services, ACA, TTUHSC policies, procedures, and Outpatient Behavioral Health guidelines.
• Respond positively and professionally to supervision, handling constructive criticism with respect.
• Keep the supervisor informed of both clinical and non-clinical issues.
• Attend training sessions and read relevant books to enhance knowledge and skills, applying content to practice.
• Use professional development funds for clinical license renewal.
• Complete unit-specific tasks, including Suicide Prevention Screener and Mental Health Chain reminders.
• Perform a variety of marginal duties as assigned by the Regional Manager, Senior Director of Outpatient Services, direct Supervisor, local Administrator, or designees.
• Conduct telehealth clinics as assigned.
• Ensure all inmate/patient reminders are accurate.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mental Health Licensure: LPC, LCSW, LPA.

Required Attachments

Professional License or Certification.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Some of the advantages include:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members.
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and more.
• Retirement Plans.
• Wellness Programs.
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace.

Additionally, TTUHSC provides opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy perks such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment, and more.

About Managed Care

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high-quality, low-cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. Learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website.