Mental Health Clinician

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas 79410 United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 17, 2024
  • Full Time
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

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    Mental Health Clinician
    Wichita Falls
    36991BR

    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
    • The ability to detect severe mental illness in all patient interactions.
    • The ability to manage patient risk in all interactions.
    • Effectively manages severely mental ill and at risk patients
    • Makes appropriate referrals to medical and mental health providers, along with referrals to other programs.
    • Provides full range counseling and therapeutic services for assigned patient caseload.
    • Adherers to TDCJ, ACA, and PREA policies and standards.
    • Documents patient interactions utilizing APA and ACA standards of practice.
    • Professional ethics will guide clinicians in all areas of practice including risk management, documentation and counseling interventions.
    • Effectively prioritizing job duties while maintaining risk management as a priority
    About Managed Care:
    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.

    This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:
    • ONE TEAM: Unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
    • KINDHEARTED: Exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
    • INTEGRITY: Be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
    • VISIONARY: Nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
    • BEYOND SERVICE: Create and deliver positive defining moments
    Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas:
    • Comprehensive Benefits Package
    • Training
    • Continuing Education
    • Loan Forgiveness Program
    • Retiree Insurance
    • Paid Leave
    • Leadership Program
    • State Pension


    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 receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

    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

    • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

    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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