Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

  • Mental Health Clinician

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • Lubbock, Texas 79410 United States View Map

Job Description

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Mental Health Clinician
Abilene
45322BR

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.

Major/Essential Functions
  • Assess and identify inmates with severe mental illness and behavioral health needs.
  • Conduct clinical interviews, evaluations, and risk assessments to support treatment planning and inmate safety.
  • Implement risk management procedures to address threats of self-harm, suicide, or harm to others.
  • Coordinate referrals to medical, mental health, crisis management, and behavioral health services.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation and caseload records.
  • Collaborate with security staff regarding inmate protection concerns and safety-related issues.
  • Support suicide prevention initiatives and other unit-specific behavioral health programs.
  • Manage caseload responsibilities, prioritize duties effectively, and meet established productivity standards.
  • Perform additional behavioral health and administrative duties as needed to support unit operations and inmate care.


Required Qualifications
Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university

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

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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About Us

Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).

Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.

Our Mission

As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.

Our Values & Culture

Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.

Compensation & Benefits

We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:

  • Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
  • State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
  • Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
  • Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
  • Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
  • Leadership and Professional Development Programs
  • Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
  • Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay

We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!

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