Mental Health Clinician SHPO - Coffield Unit CMC
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
- Maintains oversight of at-risk inmates as identified by the Self-Harm Prevention Office.
- Communicates relevant information including patient needs/emergencies and at-risk behavior(s) to mental health and/or medical for assessment.
- Serves as a liaison with other departments such as security, classification, and medical.
- Tracks patient follow-up and clinical outcomes.
- Documents patient encounters in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Conducts rounds in the inmate transient and pre-hearing detention areas.
- Attends Unit Classification Committee (UCC) to include inmates returning from Behavioral Health facilities.
- Conducts annual Suicide Prevention Training to both medical and security staff.
- Assesses psychiatric emergencies and provides crisis intervention.
- Attends departmental meetings and trainings, as necessary.
- Maintains compliance with all related policies and procedures.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, or Clinical Social Worker.
- Two (2) years of experience working with behavioral health patients.
- Experience in screening and assessing for mental illness.
- Training and experience in the treatment of mental disorders.
Qualifications
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to provide training.
- Ability to identify mental disorders and cognitive disabilities.
Skills
- Standard office equipment.
Benefits
Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
Pay
Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
Schedule
Hours are typically full-time, but may vary based on department needs.
Benefits
As an employee of UTMB Health, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Vacation and sick leave
- Employee assistance programs
- Professional development opportunities
Benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity: UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.