Mental Health Clinician (MHC) - Glossbrenner Unit

Correctional Managed Care addresses the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

About the role

Responsible for providing mental health evaluation and therapeutic intervention to patients under the supervision of a Psychologist, Mental Health Manager, and/or Program Director.

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.
• Assists with training and education of mental health, medical, and other staff.
• Assists in the implementation of Quality Improvement/Quality Management (QI/QM) programs and monitors 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 patients, 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 the department.
• Performs related duties as required.

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.

Work Environment

• Located within the confines of a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center.
• Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
• Standard office equipment is used.

Primary location: San Diego, Texas (Glosbrenner Facility).