Senior Psychologist at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Senior Psychologist

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

691501 - Psych Montford Unit

Position Description

Delivers psychological services in a prison unit. Work involves providing care to psychiatric patients including assessment of patients' psychological needs, formation of treatment plans and conducting therapy with groups or individuals. Provides clinical supervision to correctional psychologists, psychologists, and behavioral health staff, such as mental health clinicians and social workers.

Requisition ID

38907BR

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference

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

Major/Essential Functions

• Serves as a clinical authority on matters involving psychology. Provides direct patient care. Interprets Mental Health Services Policy and Procedures to subordinate staff when clarification is needed.


• Collaborates with other regional management staff in policy development, operational decision making, pursuit of standards compliance and regional goal attainment.


• Ensure that psychology staff follow appropriate total quality management, ACA TDCJ, and TTUHSC policies and procedures.


• Serves in a professional capacity as a TTUHSC CMHC representative to a variety of statewide management and policy development committees and work groups.


• Provides psychometric/psychological evaluations; recommends tools/instruments.


• Participates in the quality of care review and recommendation process following any offender suicide in the TTUHSC region.


• Provides direct supervision to senior clinicians, clinical supervisors, and other clinical staff as needed. This includes crisis management referral processing and direct clinical consultation.


• Participates in the education, training, and academic development of staff and students.


• Provides leadership and functional direction for a multidisciplinary staff.


• Provides a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.


• Aligns with Values Bases Culture.

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

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Psychologist 

Campus

HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

Department

Psych Montford Unit

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

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

Spec Health Care Professional

Occasional Duties

• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

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 provided


• Continuing education


• Loan Forgiveness Program


• Retiree Insurance


• Paid Leave


• Leadership Program


• State Pension

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

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an approved accredited college, university or school of professional psychology.


• 5 years of experience.

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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website. Apply Now