Mental Health Clinician, Pediatrics, Developmental, Behavioral, & Mental Health Division (Galveston)

About the role

Institution: UT Medical Branch at Galveston

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field. 
• Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, or Social Worker.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for providing mental health evaluation and therapeutic intervention to patients. Works under the supervision of a Psychologist, Mental Health Manager and/or Program Director.

Job Duties:

• Contributes to the success of the UTMB Managed Care organization.
• Interviews, evaluates and diagnoses patients identified as having mental health needs.
• Provides individual and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
• Develops, implements and reviews Individual Treatment Plans.
• Assists with training and education of mental health, medical and other staff.
• Assists in the implementation of Quality Improvement/Quality Management (QI/QM) programs and the monitoring of compliance with required policies, procedures and standards.
• Provides routine consultation and communication with supervisor and/or attending provider regarding the status of assigned patients.
• Completes clinically appropriate and timely documentation.

• Liaisons with patient, patient families, on-site departments and community agencies to coordinate current treatment and/or facilitate aftercare services

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. 

Marginal or Periodic Job Functions:

• Performs related duties as required

Equipment:

Standard office equipment

Working Environment/Location of Position:

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments. May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.