Psychologist, Sr - Bell Unit
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs to underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the administrative supervision and direction of the Administrative Director - Mental Health Services, this position serves as the clinical and administrative authority for mental health clinicians assigned to the inpatient and/or DDP facilities; directs the implementation of the Psychiatric Inpatient Program and monitors for compliance with all policies and procedures; and, responsible for recruiting, interviewing, placement and training of staff members.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Contributes to the success of the Correctional Managed Care organization.
- Serves as a clinical authority on matters involving psychology, and provides clinical supervision to all mental health clinicians. Interprets Mental Health Services Policy and Procedures to subordinate staff when clarification is needed.
- Provides clinical consultation on difficult or complex cases; and takes an active role in conducting the evaluation in the more difficult or complex cases.
- Assures that mental health services are provided in compliance with Mental Health Services Policy and Procedures.
- Provides ongoing training for clinical staff regarding Psychiatric Inpatient Program.
- Plans, organizes, and provides leadership and functional direction for a multidisciplinary staff.
- Serves as psychological consultant for Mental Health Services to review and prepare affidavits of opinion as to the quality and appropriateness of services provided by mental health staff.
- Communicates the objectives and procedures of inpatient and disabilities programs to outside agencies/community/organizations.
- Prepares progress and other statistical narrative reports for legislative/executive review.
- Coordinates, monitors and reviews all data related to the UR extension and discharge process.
- Participates on the Facility QI/QM Committee. Develops and implements the mental health QI/QM program. Collects and evaluates required data.
- Ensure that subordinate mental health clinicians obtain and maintain appropriate licensure and certification. Supervises master's level clinicians with licensure requierments as needed.
- Provides and coordinates in-service training and continuing education for mental health clinicians.
- Conducts Quarterly and Annual Performance Evaluations on unit mental health staff that are supervised directly.
- Participates as an active member of the Facility Management Team.
- Maintains professional and positive relationships with the unit wardens and other security personnel. Keeps clinicians informed and updated on security issues.
- Performs all duties consistent with the requirements prescribed by UTMB and Facility Policies and Procedures.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
- Performs related duties as assigned by the Director and Administrative Director - Mental Health Services.
EQUIPMENT:
Standard office equipment.
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:
- Doctoral degree in psychology from a college, university or school of professional psychology accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body listed by the Commission on Recognition of Post-Secondary Education. Licensed as a psychologist at the doctoral level by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will automatically qualify as meeting degree requirements.
- Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists is required. Applicants seeking licensure in Texas may be employed for a period of time necessary to complete supervised experience requirements and/or to take the next scheduled exam.
- Five (5) years of clinical staff supervision.
Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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