Sr. Mental Health Clinician

42878BR Extended Job Title: Sr. Mental Health Clinician Org Level 1: Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso 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: 42878BR Travel Required: Up to 50% Major/Essential Functions: Under direction of the Student Center Psychiatrist, Provide evidence based psychotherapy. Provide evidence based psychotherapy to EAP identified program participants in the region, in person and via telemedicine. Responds to initial assessment inquiry. Maintain current information on services available for adolescents and be available to conduct presentations as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of services available and provide information and referral. Provides support to triage team for EAP program for patient assessments and treatment plan development. Participate in evaluation of assessments as a team to develop an individualized treatment plan for EAP Participants. Collaborate with community agencies and providers to ensure access for service in line with Individual Treatment Plans. Maintain positive community relationship to ensure accurate referral access. Obtain all necessary authorization to provide services. 100% of all services will have proper authorization on file. Performs all other related duties, within the scope of practice, on an as needed basis or as required by Supervisor. Telephone. Employee Is responsible for performing all other relates duties, as assigned. Standard of Expected Performance. Must adhere to deadline and criteria given by the person assigning the ask to ensure completion of such: No more than 2 complaints annually regarding poor service. Communication: Communicates respectfully with team members and supervisor in a timely manner utilizing direct, complete, and adequate information. Communicates with outside social service and government agencies in a professional manner, upholding and adhering to privacy standards on behalf of the patients. Communicates effectively and productively with patients' family members as needed and permitted based on current policies. When problems arise they are addressed directly with the person(s) involved or speaks with their supervisor exclusively. Receives and is open to constructive feedback. Seeks feedback from others to improve clinical practice and safety. As evidenced by expressed, demonstrated and written evidence of direct, respectful, complete and adequate communication with colleagues and supervisors. And as evidenced by direct problem resolution with supervisors and colleagues and constructive response to feedback from supervisor and colleagues regarding safety, clinical and organizational. Coordinates and maintains filing / record keeping systems. Files and or records are easily accessed and in organized for easy retrieval of information. Uses TTUHSC EMR for record keeping. Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position. Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.). Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution. Perform all other duties as assigned. Grant Funded?: Yes Minimum Hire Rate: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications o Pay Basis: Monthly Work Location: El Paso Preferred Qualifications: The Applicant have the ability to function effectively and professionally as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The Applicant have the knowledge of the principles, ethics, terminology, and procedures of mental health assessment, as well as individual and group treatment. The applicant be able to skillfully analyze data and integrate information into the appropriate reports or documentation. The Applicant be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally. The Applicant be capable of working on several tasks simultaneously and does so according to designated time frames and level of importance. The Applicant have a strong work ethic and follow ethical guidelines. Individual casework practice, crisis intervention, information and referral, case management and interviewing. Experience working with adolescents. Campus: HSC - El Paso Department: Psychiatry Dept Elp Genl Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Transcript 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 on the Human Resources webpage. Job Group: Business Professionals Shift: Day EEO Statement: 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. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university OR Doctoral intern student enrolled in an accredited psychology graduate program 2 years of experience Does this position work in a research laboratory?: No 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: