Mental Health Clinician II, Department of Pediatrics

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
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.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in Counseling or Psychology, or a related field. Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Professional Counselor or Psychological Associate. (5) Years of Experience as a Licensed Counselor

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 provider regarding the status of assigned patients.
• Completes clinically appropriate and timely documentation.
• Liaisons with patients, patient families, on-site departments and community agencies to coordinate current treatment and/or facilitate aftercare services.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

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