Mental Health Clinician - SHPO - CMC - Polunsky Unit

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Mental Health Clinician - SHPO - CMC - Polunsky Unit - ( 2601500 ) 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: 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. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: EQUIPMENT : Standard office equipment. - 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. - Atten...