Mental Health Clinician, Pediatrics Developmental Health and Pediatrics (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.

Preferred Qualifications: 

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

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.
  

Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience