Mental Health Clinician
1 month ago
Mental Health Clinician (SHPO-Self-Harm Prevention Office ) - Connally Unit
**Kenedy, Texas, United States**
Social Service
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2401030
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
**_JOB SUMMARY_** **:**
This position functions as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team to provide coordination of mental health services to patients with an elevated risk of self-harm. This position will provide mental health services, as well as monitor and document the inmate's mental well-being and overall adjustment.
**_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:**
+ Monitors at-risk inmates as identified by the Self-Harm Prevention Office.
+ Communicates relevant information including patient needs/emergencies and at-risk behavior(s) to mental health and/or medical for assessment.
+ Serves as a liaison with other departments to include security, classification and medical.
+ Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes.
+ Document patient encounters in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
+ Conduct rounds in the inmate transient and pre-hearing detention areas.
+ Attend Unit Classification Committee (UCC) to include inmates returning form Behavioral Health facilities.
+ Conduct annual Suicide Prevention Training to both medical and security staff.
+ Assesses psychiatric emergencies and provides crisis intervention.
+ Attends departmental meetings and trainings, as necessary.
+ Maintain compliance with all related policies and procedures. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
+ Performs other related duties as required.
**_KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:_**
+ Ability to work independently.
+ Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
+ Demonstrated ability to provide training.
+ Ability to identify mental disorders and cognitive disabilities.
**_EQUIPMENT_** **:**
Standard office equipment.
**_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:**
+ Office environment within a corrections /prison facility.
+ Requires entering prison facilities.
+ May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.
Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
**_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:**
+ Master's degree in counseling, psychology and or social work.
+ Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, or Clinical Social Worker.
+ Two (2) years of experience working with behavioral health patients.
+ Experience in screening and assessing for mental illness.
+ Training and experience in the treatment of mental disorders
Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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