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Job Description
Mental Health Clinician
36991BR
36991BR
Position Description
Make a difference where it matters most.
Join a dedicated team of professionals working at the intersection of behavioral health and public safety. As a Mental Health Clinician with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care at the James Allred Correctional Unit, you'll play a vital role in supporting a population with complex needs-providing care that promotes stability, rehabilitation, and long-term wellness.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to make a difference in the field of mental health. In this role, you will provide psychological evaluations, diagnostic services, and counseling to an assigned patient caseload. While working under the guidance of a senior clinician, you'll have the chance to take full responsibility for your clinical actions and decisions. This position offers a great balance of independent work with limited administrative and supervisory duties, making it perfect for someone eager to grow and apply their expertise in a supportive environment.
Why This Role Stands Out:- Meaningful Impact: You'll deliver critical mental health services to underserved individuals, helping them navigate challenges and improve their quality of life.
- Professional Growth: Work in a dynamic clinical environment with a diverse caseload. You'll collaborate with security and medical staff, and gain unique experience in crisis intervention, forensic assessment, and trauma-informed care.
- Team-Based Culture: You'll join a supportive team of clinicians who value collaboration, ethical practice, and professional excellence.
- Structured & Supportive Environment: With set schedules and low client no-show rates, you'll be able to focus on what matters-delivering high-quality care.
- Job Stability & Benefits: Enjoy consistent hours, competitive pay, retirement options, generous leave policies, and access to training and certification programs.
Major/Essential Functions- Detects severe mental illness in all inmate interaction.
- Mitigates inmate risk to self and others by utilizing Risk Management procedures.
- General management of mentally ill and at-risk inmates.
- Process referrals to 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.
- Reports inmate protection investigation (IPI) and inmate threats to others to security as instructed by Safe Prisons Plan.
- Processes cancellations of referrals to Behavioral Health Facilities.
- Assessments written based upon balanced clinical judgment.
- Effectively prioritizing job duties while maintaining risk management as a priority. Maintains monthly productivity numbers as set by Behavioral Health Management Team.
- Professionally completes other unit specific tasks including Suicide Prevention screening and Mental Health chain-in reminders.
- Conducts telehealth clinics as assigned by direct Supervisor or Senior Director of Outpatient Services.
- Ensures accurate and complete record of appropriate caseload reminders.
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.
Required Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university
To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=857510
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Show moreAbout 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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