UT Health System
Mental Health Clinician II, Pediatrics, Developmental, Behavioral, & Mental Health (Galveston)
Galveston, TX · US
About the role
Institution: UT Medical Branch at Galveston
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work. Current licensure as a Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, or Clinical Social Worker with five (5) years experience as a LPA, LPC or LCSW.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in Counseling or Psychology, or a related field. Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Professional Counselor or Psychological Associate. (5) Years of Experience as a Licensed Counselor
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- 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 patients, 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:
Commensurate with 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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.