• Mental Health Clinician, Pediatrics Developmental…

    UTMB Health (Galveston, TX)


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

     

    Galveston, Texas, United States

     

    New

     

    Research Academic & Clinical

     

    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2600236

    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.

    MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

    • Performs related duties as required

    **Salary Range:** Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

     

    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