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

691502 - Psych PAMIO Inpatient Facility

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

39140BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

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.

Major/Essential Functions

• Inmate risk management


• Detection of severe mental illness in all inmate interaction


• General inmate management of severely mentally ill and at risk inmates


• Process referrals to the medical and mental health providers


• Completes referrals to crisis management


• Correct and thorough completion of all types of clinical interviews. Completes all daily documentation by the close of business each day.


• Notify security of IPI and inmate threats toward others as instructed by the Safe Prisons Plan.


• Processes cancellations of referrals to BHFs


• Assessments written based upon balanced clinical judgement


• Effectively prioritizing job duties while maintaining risk management as a priority.  Maintains monthly productivity numbers as set by Behavioral Health Management Team.


• Follows all TDCJ Health Services, ACA, TTUHSC policies and procedures and Outpatient Behavioral Health guidelines.


• Professional growth, development, and utilization of supervision


• Professionally complete other unit specific tasks, including suicide prevention screener and mental health chain in reminders.


• Performs a various to be determined and assigned by the Regional Manager, Senior Director, Direct Supervisor, or designees.


• Conducts telehealth in clinics as assigned


• Ensures all inmate reminders are accurate and complete


• If applicable: Facilitate Group counseling and treatment planning for inpatient or otherwise assigned, inmates

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 and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Monday Thru Friday

Work Location

Amarillo

Campus

HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

Department

Psych PAMIO Inpatient Facility

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

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned.

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