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• *JOB DESCRIPTION: *_ The missi

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as 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. _*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*_*:* * 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 psychiatric provider regarding the status of assigned patients. * Completes clinically appropriate and timely documentation. * Liaises 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 established for department. * Performs related duties as required. _*WORK ENVIRONMENT*_*:* Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. _*REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE*_*:* * Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field. * Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, or Social Worker. *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 VEVRRA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. *Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.* Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $27.58 - $34.47 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Work setting: * In-person Ability to Commute: * Tennessee Colony, TX (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Tennessee Colony, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person