Mental Health Clinician at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Mental Health Clinician

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

691021 - Wichita Falls Allred Unit

Position Description

This 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 assigned patient caseload. This position functions under the supervision of a higher level licensed psychologist, but the individual has full professional responsibility for higher actions and advice.

Requisition ID

36991BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected

Major/Essential Functions

• The ability to detect severe mental illness in all patient interactions.


• The ability to manage patient risk in all interactions.


• Effectively manages severely mental ill and at risk patients


• Makes appropriate referrals to medical and mental health providers, along with referrals to other programs.


• Provides full range counseling and therapeutic services for assigned patient caseload.


• Adherers to TDCJ, ACA, and PREA policies and standards. 


• Documents patient interactions utilizing APA and ACA standards of practice.


• Professional ethics will guide clinicians in all areas of practice including risk management, documentation and counseling interventions.


• Effectively prioritizing job duties while maintaining risk management as a priority

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. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the 
Values of TTUHSC:

ONE TEAM: Unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission

KINDHEARTED: Exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude

INTEGRITY: Be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking

VISIONARY: Nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit

BEYOND SERVICE: Create and deliver positive defining moments

Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best 
benefits in the state of Texas:

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Training

Continuing Education

Loan Forgiveness Program

Retiree Insurance

Paid Leave

Leadership Program

State Pension

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Wichita Falls

Preferred Qualifications

• LPC/LPA Preferred

Campus

HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

Department

Wichita Falls Allred Unit

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
 

Job Group

Behav Health Care Professional

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university
 

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. Apply Now