Mental Health Clinician, (Pediatrics Developmental Health and Pediatrics - Galveston

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

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

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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

psychiatric 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

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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation