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Mental Health Clinician

5 months ago

Kenedy, United States University of Texas Medical Branch Full time

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.