Mental Health Clinician - UTMB-CMC - Galveston County Jail - Casual Position

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Mental Health Clinician - UTMB-CMC - Galveston County Jail - Casual Position - ( 2602074 ) Description 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: 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. EQUIPMENT: Standard office equipment. - Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation. - 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 psyc...