Mental Health Clinician (MHC) - Connally Unit

About the role

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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Affords assistance with training and education of mental health, medical and other staff.
• Affords assistance 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.

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.

Qualifications

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

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Pay

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

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