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

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work. Current licensure as a Professional
Counselor, Psychological Associate, or Clinical Social Worker with five (5) years experience as
a LPA, LPC or LCSW.

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 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.